Vida Energy | Project Details

Key Information

Key details of the project
Client	Jonathan Carter
Category	Renewable Energy Solutions
Location	Amazonas, Brazil
EST. TONNES REDUCED OF CO₂	1,938,000
FAMILIES ASSISTED	450
HECTARES OF FOREST CONSERVED	450

About this project

Amazon Rio is a forest conservation project that protects 18,559 hectares (ha) of rainforest in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The project is located in a former authorized logging concession that was reclassified as the largest private reserve in Brazil. A total of 5,429 ha of rainforest were deforested before logging operations ceased. This project is actively generating carbon credits, ensuring the long-term protection of the area from future deforestation and the preservation of the ecosystem and biodiversity. Approximately 450 families in 15 surrounding communities benefit from project activities.

Vida Carbon and EBCF have identified more than 1 million ha of Brazilian rainforest in danger of planned or unplanned deforestation. The goal of this partnership is to expand conservation operations into these at risk areas.

The Amazon Rio project addresses high deforestation rates in the region and emphasizes the importance of ecosystem preservation and nature-based solutions in the prevention of climate change.

Amazon Rio achieves 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with co-benefits including:

Training of local communities in non-timber agroforestry production
Improved educational facilities
Provision of water filters to reduce waterborne illnesses
Creation of entrepreneurship networks
Empowerment of women on local councils
Promotion of ecotourism as a source of revenue

PROJECT STATUS
                          Crediting
                        
PROJECT LIFE
                          32 years
                        
TYPES OF OFFSETS PRODUCED
                          
                          FOREST CONSERVATION
                        
                          REDUCTION

Partners

Project Partner Collaboration

"We collaborate with experienced local and international partners who share our vision for durable, community-centered climate solutions. Their expertise ensures strong governance, transparent reporting, and on-the-ground impact."