Trocano Araretama REDD Project
The Trocano Project is a REDD+ carbon project in the Brazilian Amazon that brings a combination of social, biodiversity and carbon benefits through the implementation of it’s project activities.
The Trocano project area is at-risk from deforestation, threatening the existence of the entire natural ecosystem of the forest. It is located in the Municipality of Borba, in the Amazonas State of Brazil. By preventing deforestation, the project generates measurable environmental and community benefits for local populations and the wider Amazon region.
The project is developed by Go Balance Limited, in partnership with Borba City Hall. The aims of the Trocano REDD project are forest protection, community benefits and biodiversity conservation. The Trocano project is in an area of natural forest within the municipality of Borba in the Amazon region of Brazil. In addition, social and community benefits are brought to the local inhabitants of the project area. All the communities directly benefit from their commitment and contribution to the project.
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Recent Actions from the Trocano Araretama REDD Project
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Environmental Education: The Trocano Project REDD+ Inspires Borba Students
On International Biodiversity Day, the Trocano Araretama REDD Project brought biodiversity and environmental education to life for students in Borba. On May 26th, 2025, the Trocano Araretama REDD Project celebrated International Biodiversity Day with a school-based education session. The event took place at Dr. Adelino Costa Municipal School in Borba and focused on biodiversity awareness.……
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Trocano Project Recycled Toy Contest Inspires Creativity in Borba School
The Trocano Araretama REDD Project continues to champion environmental education through creative, community-based initiatives — this time with a playful twist. On May 20, 2025, students at the Alcides Brandão de Sá Municipal School took part in a vibrant recycled toy contest, hosted by the Trocano Araretama Project team. The goal was transforming everyday waste……
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Mother’s Day: Celebrating Women and Community in the Trocano Project, Borba
Trocano Project REDD+ Supports Women’s Wellbeing with a Mother’s Day Outreach Event in Sao Jose do Miriti A focus on community, health, and resilience with the women of Borba On May 10th, 2025, the Go Balance Trocano Project visited the São José do Miriti community, a vibrant riverside village along the Borba-Mapiá road. The purpose……
The Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project
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Being a REDD+ project developer is a long-term responsibility. Go Balance is committed to the longevity of the Trocano Araretama REDD Project.
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Key Features of the Trocano Project
Carbon Impacts
The main activity of the Trocano Project is the protection of 1.3 million hectares of natural forest that is at risk of deforestation. Thus, conserving the forest ensures carbon emissions are avoided by preventing the loss of threatened forests. Read more...
Community Benefits
The Trocano Project brings numerous benefits to the communities within the project area, and the municipality of Borba as a whole. Benefits include supplying clean drinking water, training in sustainable practices and sports facilities. Read more…
Biodiversity Protection
The location of the Trocano Project is rich in biodiversity and the project has an abundance of varied yet endangered biodiversity. The project is in the Madeira River region which includes endemic species found solely in this area. Read more…
Project Implementation
The Trocano Araretama REDD Project is implemented in accordance with the Natural Forest Standard. It has achieved full independent, third-party validation and verification for its achievements in avoided deforestation, socio-economic benefits and biodiversity protection within the project area.