Spotlight on the Trocano Project REDD+
Community Action and Climate Impact: Trocano Borba
How the Trocano Project REDD actions led by Go Balance are delivering real results protecting forests and empowering communities
The Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in stabilising the global climate. In the heart of this region lies Trocano Borba, a municipality in the Brazilian state of Amazonas that is home to a pioneering climate initiative — the Trocano Project REDD+.
Delivering Real Climate and Community Impact
This high-integrity REDD+ project, known officially as the Trocano Project REDD, is implemented by Go Balance in long-term partnership with the Municipality of Borba. The project is unique in its focus on local collaboration, measurable results, and the direct distribution of benefits to the communities who live within the forest.
A Community-Led REDD+ Project in Trocano Borba
The Trocano Project REDD+ delivers a combination of climate, biodiversity, and social impact outcomes. Through community-based activities such as education programmes, sustainable land use, and fire prevention, the project addresses the root causes of deforestation and supports long-term forest protection.
The Broader Benefits of the Trocano Project REDD in Trocano Borba
To build climate resilience and protect forests, the project delivered a major initiative in which 25 local residents were trained as volunteer firefighters — providing essential fire prevention capacity for at-risk communities in Trocano Borba.
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The project also promotes sustainable practices through environmental education. One such example is a composting workshop that empowered residents with techniques to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser, supporting food security and ecological awareness.
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These efforts form part of the broader community benefits delivered by the Trocano Project REDD+ in Trocano Borba. Benefits range from improved infrastructure and health services to biodiversity protection and measurable carbon impact.
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Unlike many top-down models, the Trocano Project REDD is driven from the ground up. Community members in Trocano Borba are actively involved in shaping project activities. This ensures that outcomes reflect their needs and values.
Trocano Borba: A Long-Term Commitment for REDD+ Success
This approach is not only delivering verifiable emission reductions, but also setting a new benchmark for what credible REDD+ implementation looks like in practice. As the voluntary carbon market evolves, Go Balance’s work on the Trocano Project REDD+ shows how local partnerships and long-term engagement can create lasting climate and community impact.
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