Amazon Rainforest Protection Initiative
Fair Value
$18.50
per tCO2e
Market Price
$15.20
per tCO2e
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Credits Available
6.5M
of 15.0M issued
Large-scale REDD+ project protecting 500,000 hectares of primary rainforest in the Brazilian Amazon. The project works with 12 indigenous communities and has prevented an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Methodology
VM0015 - REDD+ Methodology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Verified Co-Benefits
Protection of critical habitat for jaguars, harpy eagles, and over 400 bird species
Impact: 12 endangered species protected
Income generation for 12 indigenous communities through sustainable forest products
Impact: 2,400 households benefiting
Watershed protection maintaining water supply for downstream communities
Impact: 500,000 people with improved water security
Rating Rationale
High-quality REDD+ project with exceptional community engagement and biodiversity co-benefits. Strong monitoring and third-party verification.
Rated on March 15, 2024
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Analyst Notes
Strong indigenous community engagement mitigates permanence risk. Political instability in region elevates regulatory risk.
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