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REDD+: A Natural Solution for Climate and Forest Conservation

  • Writer: Amazon Connection Carbon
    Amazon Connection Carbon
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Introduction

Addressing climate change requires concrete actions that balance environmental preservation with social development. In this context, REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) emerges as one of the most effective and internationally recognized solutions for keeping forests standing while generating benefits for the planet and for the communities living in these territories.



What is REDD+ and How It Works

REDD+ is a strategy that promotes forest conservation through the generation of carbon credits. It provides financial rewards to countries, organizations, and communities that are able to prevent deforestation and forest degradation—thereby avoiding the release of large quantities of CO₂ into the atmosphere.


The concept has been acknowledged and consolidated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is being implemented in dozens of countries, including Brazil.


The mechanism is straightforward: by preserving a forested area and ensuring its monitoring and protection, it becomes possible to quantify the amount of carbon emissions avoided. This amount is then converted into carbon credits that can be traded on voluntary or regulated markets.


Positive Impacts: Climate, Biodiversity, and Communities

Beyond emission reductions, REDD+ contributes directly to biodiversity conservation. By protecting ecosystems, it ensures the survival of endangered species and maintains the ecological balance of forest environments.


One of REDD+’s key differentiators is its social impact: local communities, Indigenous peoples, and traditional populations are engaged as central stakeholders in the projects. They receive training, infrastructure, and productive support, while their ways of life are respected.


Well-structured REDD+ projects generate income, strengthen territorial governance, and promote social inclusion—serving as a true bridge between environmental conservation and climate justice.


The Role of ACC

Amazon Connection Carbon (ACC) works directly with REDD+ projects in the heart of the Amazon, promoting nature-based climate solutions. With a qualified technical team and presence in conservation-priority areas, ACC contributes to the generation of high-integrity carbon credits with measurable positive impact.


More than just protecting the forest, our projects empower the communities that inhabit it—with transparency, social responsibility, and a firm commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Conclusion

In the face of the climate emergency, REDD+ offers a concrete, accessible, and inclusive response. By uniting conservation, science, and community leadership, this strategy proves that development without destruction is possible.


ACC remains committed to this path: creating value through standing forests and protecting what is most essential to the planet—its ecosystems and the people who safeguard them.


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