Technical Note on Avoided Planned Deforestation (APD)

Amid the debate on the need for integrity in the carbon credit market, there are some technical nuances that need to be evaluated with the necessary scrutiny and attention. In addition to aspects related to social and environmental safeguards, the discussion on methods of application and emission accounting has occupied an important space in the agenda, but often in a superficial or incomplete manner.

In this technical note, we will explore the underlying concepts, their implications for Brazil, and some of the challenges and alternatives for achieving high-integrity principles in this market. This will enable the establishment of real and consistent incentives for various forest conservation activities.

 

 

 

 

Land Tenure Guide – Applied for carbon project developers in Brazil

Land Tenure Guide – Applied for carbon project developers in Brazil

Resolving land issues in Brazil is no simple task. On the contrary, it is an extremely challenging endeavor. Brazil is a country of continental dimensions: its area corresponds to about 1.6% of the planet’s surface and occupies 5.6% of the land above sea level that is not covered by water. However, this factor cannot be considered “the factor” that justifies the chaos surrounding land ownership in Brazil, nor can it be the reason for its consolidation.

This guide does not aim to list, much less solve, all the immense land issues in Brazil. Instead, it intends to serve as a guide, providing practical and dynamic information for companies and the third sector to navigate and avoid—or mitigate—the signing of contracts involving land-related problems. Therefore, considering the specificity of the topic addressed in this guide, it is suggested that, in addition to analyzing the criteria presented in the Risk Protocols, other risks and scenarios be considered, such as an individualized assessment of the owners listed in the property registration records that make up the chain of ownership of the properties.