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. 

Latest Posts from the Trocano Project REDD Instagram

Trocano Araretama REDD Project, in partnership with the Department of Education and the Municipal Government of Borba, visited the Vila Isabel community
Trocano Araretama REDD Project, in partnership with the Department of Education and the Municipal Government of Borba, visited the Sempre Viva Santana community.
Trocano Project REDD+ with the support of the Municipal Government of Borba, in partnership with the Department of Education, visit Divino Espírito Santo community

Recent Actions from the Trocano Araretama REDD Project

  • Trocano Project Recycled Toy Contest Inspires Creativity in Borba School

    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……


  • Mother’s Day: Celebrating Women and Community in the Trocano Project, Borba

    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……


  • Trocano Project REDD+ Delivers Earth Day Education in Vila Izabel, Borba

    Trocano Project REDD+ Delivers Earth Day Education in Vila Izabel, Borba

    Trocano Project REDD+ continues to bring Environmental Education to Borba, reaching Vila Izabel Part 2 of 3: Go Balance Trocano Project brings climate awareness and environmental responsibility to riverside students along the Madeira River On the morning of May 7, 2025, the Trocano Araretama Project REDD+ team, supported by the Municipal Government of Borba, continued……


The Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project

  • Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project Borba Amazonas Stingless Bee Breeding Training
  • Seeds for plainting in the school garden
  • Trocano Project REDD initiative Children participating in the celebrations of Childrens day

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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.

Ciaran Kelly, CEO Go Balance

Key Features of the Trocano Project

Carbon Impacts

Trocano  Project Area Natural Forest

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

Trocano Community

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

Trocano Project Biodiversity

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.

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