The Rio Preto REDD+ Project is an initiative focused on forest conservation and restoration across 2,295 hectares of Amazon rainforest, located in the municipalities of Nova Marilândia and Santo Afonso, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Through assisted natural regeneration and the planting of native species, the project contributes to CO₂ sequestration and emission reduction, promoting vegetation recovery and strengthening the region’s ecosystem services.
Beyond its environmental outcomes, Rio Preto fosters sustainable development through environmental education programs, technical training, and support for local production — creating shared value among nature, communities, and the regional economy.
Location
Mato Grosso
Type
Conservation and Reforestation
Registry
Standards
VCS and CCB
The Rio Preto Project delivers measurable environmental and social outcomes, driving ecosystem restoration in the Amazon:
hectares of forest protected and under restoration
hectares of deforestation avoided throughout the project
in avoided emissions over 30 years, an average of 2,925 tCO₂e per year
communities engaged in environmental education and income-generation initiatives
A methodology that combines reforestation, conservation, and local development — creating value for the climate, nature, and people.
The Rio Preto Project stands at the forefront of Amazon forest restoration, transforming degraded areas into new, productive, and biodiverse ecosystems. More than just planting trees, the project creates a sustainable cycle of environmental and climate benefits.
It reflects the project’s commitment to generating lasting environmental and social impact, contributing to the global sustainable development agenda.
The Rio Preto Project understands that there can be no standing forest without empowered communities. That’s why it combines environmental education, income generation, and social inclusion — fostering human development in harmony with nature.
Through these efforts, Rio Preto strengthens the connection between nature, people, and the economy, turning conservation into opportunity and sustainability into real impact.
Restored forests, empowered communities — a gallery showcasing the positive impact of the Rio Preto Project on Amazon conservation.
Veja o que dizem nossos parceiros e como o projeto está transformando realidades locais da floresta Amazônica.
Matéria no portal da Embrapa detalha como o Rio Madeira, através da tecnologia parceira da Embrapa, ajuda famílias a manejar castanha com sustentabilidade…
“O projeto nos abriu os olhos para um potencial econômico e ambiental que nunca tínhamos considerado. Hoje, além de cuidar melhor da nossa terra, estamos prontos para gerar receita adicional com créditos de carbono”
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