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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Fourth Recycled Toy Contest Builds Environmental Awareness in Borba
The Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project continues a hands-on environmental education initiative. Environmental education becomes more meaningful when students can apply what they learn in practical ways. On 24 June 2026, the Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project held the fourth edition of its recycled toy contest at Dr Francisco das Chagas Auzier Moreira Municipal School in Borba,……
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Supporting Sustainable Forest Products and Local Enterprise in Borba
The Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project helps local residents bring their regional products, traditional knowledge and sustainable livelihoods to a wider public audience. Forest conservation is closely connected to community life, local knowledge and the sustainable use of natural resources. When those resources are used responsibly and local knowledge is valued, forest-related products can contribute to……
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Community Impact and Partnerships in Trocano REDD+ – March 2026
Updates from Borba, Amazonas, Brazil, where Go Balance continues to deliver practical REDD+ initiatives through community programmes, education, sustainable livelihoods, local partnerships, and long-term conservation under the Trocano Project. March 2026 was a varied and busy time for the Trocano Araretama REDD+ Project in Borba, Amazonas. Throughout the month, the project team delivered and supported……
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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.