The Mejuruà project
The first project promoted by the IAMazonia Organization is based on sustainable forest management and active support to local communities. It is implemented by the Brazilian company BR ARBO.
The initiative foresees the preservation on permanent basis of a large forest area located in Carauari and, at the same time, is able to generate economic value that can finance initiatives to support local communities. Finally, the possibility of issuing carbon credits will be recognized due to the reduction in CO2 emissions generated by the project.
Where the project takes place
The project represents one of the largest forest conservation initiatives ever undertaken in Amazon region, in terms of the size of the protected area.
Covering over 900,000 hectares of the Carauri forest, it aims to prevent deforestation and promote sustainable forest management practices.
Sustainable Forest
Management
Sustainable forest management practices can ensure that forest maintains its biodiversity, productivity, regenerative capacity, and potential for generating sustainable economic value.
The key role of sustainable forest management
Long term environmental sustainability
- Forest preservation
- Protection of biodiversity
- Compensation of emissions
Financial sustainability
- Sustainable and perpetual source of income from forest maintenance activities
- Value generation for local communities
- Issuance of carbon credit
Well-being of local communities
- Direct and indirect jobs
- Supporting local people and communities
- Meeting the needs of the local population
The first step of a new journey
The Mejuruà Project is the first of a series of initiatives that could potentially be replicated in many other areas of the world.
