Economic impact
US$40M in planned social investments for better education and livelihoods96 families connected with off-grid power; 89 with safe water and satellite internet connections
75 property titles recognised, with residents committing to act as Forest Angels
Iamazonia supports conservation projects that transform ecosystems from vulnerable resources into sources of long-term, shared value. Project Mejuruá illustrates how sustainable management can produce tangible local benefits while supporting climate goals and financial sustainability.
Sustainable value from the forest
In parts of the project area, limited logging is allowed under strict reduced-impact methods, with plots left to regenerate for decades before reuse. All timber is then processed locally under a certified chain of custody as required by our FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification.
Our planned local sawmill infrastructure complies with European deforestation-free regulations and helps generate economic value close to the source. This approach ensures high environmental standards while creating local employment and revenue.
In addition to timber, the project aims to scale non-timber forest products and services that depend on the forest remaining intact. These include sustainable harvesting of açaí fruit and other local products, as well as carbon credits based on avoided emissions.
Jobs, skills and reinvestment
The Mejuruá Project will support inclusive local development through jobs, training and reinvestment. Over the life of the project, an estimated 2,400 jobs are expected to be created locally across operations, logistics, monitoring and services within the companies implementing the project and across the chain. At least 1,900 people will receive formal training.
The initiative is designed to reinvest a significant share of future revenues into social infrastructure. An estimated 40 million over 30 years is allocated to support education, healthcare, energy, water access and community facilities.
The introduction of internet connectivity and the deployment of solar power sources are among the first steps already completed. They provide the foundation for future access to public services, digital markets and emergency support.
Carbon as a financial enabler
The project generates carbon credits based on avoided emissions. These credits are issued under international standards and sold directly or through financial instruments such as the Iamazonia Green Bond 1.
Initially, financial viability of the Mejuruá Project rests on carbon credits, sustainably sourced timber and other products, and renewable energy. This diversified model increases resilience and long-term financial stability. Over the long term, the Project is designed to sustain itself, even without the sale of carbon credits.
Revenue from carbon is not just a climate finance tool, but a mechanism to fund concrete improvements in environmental protection and social development. It enables conservation to compete with more wild-harvested alternatives, while supporting equitable economic progress in the territories where it is most needed.