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.
Learn more about the Trocano Project REDD+ Brazil, the long-term jurisdictional forest conservation initiative in Amazonas, developed by Go Balance.
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Recent Actions from the Trocano Araretama REDD Project
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Community Actions in Trocano REDD+ – February 2026
Latest developments from the Trocano Project in Borba, Amazonas, where Go Balance continues to strengthen local partnerships, expand education initiatives, and support community-led REDD+ progress in Brazil. February 2026 was another active month for the Trocano Araretama Project in Borba, Amazonas, with continued progress across community engagement, environmental initiatives, and local partnerships. Developed by Go……
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Trocano REDD+ Community and Environmental Initiatives – January 2026
Community and environmental updates from the Trocano Project, where Go Balance continues to deliver long-term REDD+ conservation and community engagement initiatives in Brazil. January 2026 marked a strong start to the year for the Trocano Araretama Project in Borba, Amazonas, with activities focused on community wellbeing, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and local partnerships. Developed by……
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Trocano Project REDD+: Community Health and Education Outreach Across Borba
Supporting Communities Through Health, Education, and Environmental Action. On 26 November 2025, the Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project, implemented by Go Balance, carried out a coordinated series of social-environmental and monitoring activities across multiple communities in Borba, Amazonas. These activities form part of the long-term approach taken by the Trocano Project REDD+, and it’s commitment to……
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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
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.