Guardians of the Green Lung

Deep in the Amazon, one of Earth’s last intact rainforests is being protected at scale. This initiative preserves 64,000 hectares of high-integrity tropical forest—preventing over 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually while safeguarding one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.

Stewarded by: Earth Exchange (EEX)
Focus Type: Rainforest Preservation (REDD+)

Project Overview

Location: Brazil, Amazon Basin
Land Classification: C8: High-Density Tropical Forest
Project Area: 64,000 ha
Annual Sequestration Potential: 1,555,200 mt CO₂e
Verified Digital Assets Issued: 4,665,600/year
Time Horizon: 10 years
Paris Agreement Alignment: Article 6.4 (Market Mechanisms – ERUs)
SDGs Supported: SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Verified Impact

This project isn’t just about preservation—it’s about preventing irreversible loss. By protecting old-growth forest from deforestation, this initiative locks in massive carbon reserves and provides a critical buffer against climate collapse.

Backed by blockchain verification and satellite monitoring, every carbon asset issued represents real, measurable, and permanent emissions avoidance—validating Brazil’s role as a steward of global climate stability.

Co-Benefits

  • Prevents deforestation and maintains large-scale carbon sinks
  • Protects endangered species and indigenous biodiversity
  • Encourages sustainable forest use and ecosystem-based livelihoods
  • Supports Brazil’s international climate commitments and conservation goals

Technical Data

ISO Standard: 14064-2
Carbon Baseline Method: EEX First 10%
Digital Systems: ERC-721 & ERC-20 blockchain integration
MRV: Satellite monitoring and third-party audit verification
Instrument: Verified Digital Asset (LCD)
Additionality: Prevents emissions beyond business-as-usual deforestation scenarios

Similar Posts