Kickstarting a resilient local economy to preserve the Amazon & Parakanã heritage

Empowering people, protecting the planet

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VM0048 project 

First issuance under Verra’s VM0048 methodology

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351,697 ha

of Amazon rainforest protected as part of the project. The land is legally demarcated Indigenous Territory. 

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60%

of revenues go to indigenous communities in the first 10 years, with 100% thereafter

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~249,726 tCO₂e

is the expected annual issuance with 10MtCO₂e over 40 years.

Together for the forest Awaeté REDD+ project

The Indigenous-led Awaeté REDD+ Project is set to become the first project to issue CCP approved credits under Verra’s new VM0048 methodology, with issuance scheduled for Q1 2026.

  • Scope: 351,697 ha Amazon rainforest (Parakanã Indigenous Territory)
  • Issuance: ~249,726 tCO₂e/year, with 10MtCO₂e over 40 years
  • Certifications: VM0048, Gold-level CCB, CCP-aligned
  • Governance: Indigenous-led through two local associations
  • Finance: Blended model reinvesting in açaí, Brazil nut bioeconomy
  • Monitoring: Permanent Indigenous fire brigades + satellite systems
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The ParakanÃ

Guardians of the Forest

Building a Future, Protecting a Forest

The Parakanã people have lived in the Amazon for generations, protecting the forest against deforestation from ranchers, loggers, and miners. Facing poverty and loss of income, they are vulnerable to offers from industrial agriculture, which fuels further destruction.

Together with our partner Apsis Carbon, we have developed a methodology that empowers indigenous people to define what is good for them, creating the conditions for them to decide how they want to build their future. The project ensures benefit-sharing with the Parakanã community through formal agreements and governance structures, while providing training, business guidance, and tools for sustainable development.

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Guardians of Tomorrow

This support includes firefighting skills, satellite forest monitoring, and agroforestry models that generate income through products like açaí and Brazil nuts, while ensuring access to clean water, power, and education. A high percentage of carbon credit revenues flows directly to the Parakanã, guaranteeing economic benefit and community empowerment. Using Verra’s VM0048 methodology, robust and conservative monitoring guarantees permanence and low indirect emissions.

Despite cultural differences, the project prioritizes biodiversity, long-term carbon storage, and community-led governance. By aligning indigenous knowledge with modern tools, the Parakanã are building a sustainable future for their people and protecting the Amazon for generations to come.

The Parakanã have been protecting the forest from deforestation for generations

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Our monitoring

We are using the most robust and conservative carbon calculations to ensure permanence and low indirect emissions. Our monitoring tool was developed following Verra’s VM 0048 methodology.

We see carbon credits as a crucial tool for incentivizing emissions reduction and supporting sustainable initiatives.

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Apsis Carbon is our partner in this innovative development model. It is a Brazilian company that was created from Apsis, a consultancy with over 45 years of experience with major clients.

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