How the Trocano Araretama Project Is Delivering Community Benefits in the Municipality of Borba, Amazonas
Go Balance’s REDD+ Trocano Project Delivers Measurable Community Benefits in Borba, Amazonas
The Trocano Araretama Project, developed by Go Balance, continues to demonstrate how nature-based climate solutions can deliver real, measurable benefits to people and planet. As a REDD+ project developer committed to long-term sustainability, we are proud to see how the project is directly improving the lives of communities across the Municipality of Borba, in the heart of Amazonas, Brazil.
Supporting Community-Led Development in Amazonas
At the heart of the Trocano Araretama REDD Project is a simple but powerful idea: that conservation efforts must benefit the people who live in and protect the forest. Through regular consultation with local leaders and residents in Amazonas, the project supports initiatives chosen by the communities themselves.
Recent examples include:
- Composting Workshops that empower community residents with practical knowledge for improving food security and sustainable waste management practices.
- A Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event, which brought together women in the community to discuss wellbeing, guidance on social programs and distribution of food baskets — part of our broader commitment to health education.
- Educational lectures delivered across Borba focusing on key environmental topics, including soil conservation, Forest Day, and Earth Day—strengthening local environmental literacy and engagement among young people and community leaders.
- Continued investment in emergency response capacity, including fire brigade training and equipment to support village-level resilience to forest fires.
These actions not only address immediate local needs—they also reinforce the long-term preservation of the rainforest by making standing forest more valuable to those who live with it in Amazonas.
Transparency, Trust, and Local Engagement in Borba
One of the most distinctive aspects of the Trocano Araretama Project is its formal agreement with the Municipality of Borba, ensuring that local governance structures in Amazonas play a central role in all aspects of the project. This partnership is underpinned by a mutual commitment to transparency, community benefit-sharing, and scientific integrity.
Unlike many REDD+ projects, the Trocano Araretama Project invests heavily in community engagement and participatory decision-making. This ensures that the project is not only technically sound—it is also socially just.
Measurable Impact Beyond Carbon
While the project follows robust methodologies for carbon quantification, its impact goes far beyond emissions reductions. Independent assessments and regular community feedback have shown positive outcomes across public health, education, and environmental awareness in Amazonas.
We recently harvested vegetables from the school garden in our community,” said Mr Antônio, president of the community from Borba. ” The food was shared among residents during our monthly meeting, and everyone was very happy. This success is thanks to the Trocano Araretama Project, whose support has made a real difference. We are grateful for this partnership.
Click here to view the Trocano Project Instagram Post about the school garden harvest in Borba
Integrity and Leadership in REDD+ Project Development in the Amazon
As a responsible REDD+ project developer, Go Balance is committed to continual improvement. We are currently expanding our community initiatives and integrating additional opportunities for local stakeholders to engage with the Trocano Project in Borba, Amazonas including communication channels such as the local radio station.
Our goal is to help set a higher standard in the carbon market—one that prioritizes community engagement and benefits, environmental integrity, and scientific credibility.
To learn more about the Trocano Araretama Project and how Go Balance is working with the Municipality of Borba in Amazonas to support sustainable development, visit our Project Overview page or contact us directly.
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