The Alliance appreciates your organization’s interest in joining our association. To start the membership process, you need to collect the documents below and send them to nbs@nbsbrazilalliance.org.
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Letter of interest briefly explaining the reasons why the organization wishes to be part of the Alliance;
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Be legally constituted, presenting proof of a registered and active CNPJ, optional if the interested party is not domiciled in Brazil;
C.
Present founding articles of association and subsequent amendments;
D.
Present personal documents of the legal representative;
E.
Agree with the Alliance’s Bylaws, as well as the Code of Ethics and Integrity and the principles defined therein by signing the Term of Adhesion;
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Have moral integrity and an impeccable reputation
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Submit the completed and signed Adhesion Form;
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(Only for Contributing Members) Technical proof (project registered with Verra; or having participated in the verification or auditing of a project registered with Verra; or having an active participation in the market by the organization’s management team);
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Letter of recommendation from 2 members of the Alliance;
The documents will be submitted for evaluation by the members, who will decide whether or not to include the interested party as a member of NBS Brazil Alliance.
Category | Description | Minimum requirements | Sub-category | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contributing Members | This category includes companies and third sector organizations that are developers of Nature-Based Solutions projects and landowners who meet the established technical requirements. | a) Proven performance in Brazil; b) Comply with the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the NBS Brazil Alliance; c) Have at least one project registered with Verra; or have carried out or participated in the verification or audit of a project already registered with Verra; or demonstrate technical knowledge and active participation in the market by the organization’s management. | Medium and Large (Turnover above R$ 5 million Brazilian Reais) Small (Turnover up to R$ 5 million Brazilian Reais) Non-Profit Organizations | R$ 61.200,00 / year (R$ 5.100/ Month) R$ 36.600,00 / year (R$ 3.050 /Month) R$ 14.400,00 / year (R$ 1.200/ Month) |
Honorary Members | This category includes audits, certifiers, educational institutions, third sector organizations that are not project developers, buyers, traders and other organizations that work in the field of nature-based solutions in a recognized way and that meet the established technical requirements. | a) Organizations that are working significantly on the theme of nature-based solutions;
b) Comply with the Code of Ethics and Conduct. | Medium and Large (Turnover above R$ 5 million Brazilian Reais) Small (Turnover up to R$ 5 million Brazilian Reais) Non-Profit Organizations | R$ 63.600,00 / year (R$ 5.300/ Month) R$ 39.000,00 / year (R$ 3.250 /Month) R$ 14.400,00 / year (R$ 1.200/ Month) |
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Documents submitted by the organization
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Documents are analysed by the Alliance’s Team
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The Alliance’s members are informed of the application received. There is a period for internal comments
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General meeting to check the comments submitted and vote on new membership. Approval is by simple majority
• Participate in the Alliance’s General Meetings and Working Groups;
• Take advantage of the services and benefits offered by the association to its members;
• Access to and full participation in the development of positions and documents; (separar em outra linha)
• Participation in the evaluation of projects in VERRA’s public consultation process;
• Access to the monitoring and follow-up bulletin with the main agendas of interest to the Alliance in the National Congress and the Federal Executive;
• Logo included in all of the Alliance’s communication materials
• Opportunities to get involved with other key players in the field of nature-based solutions and the carbon market
• Participation in all events organized by the Alliance.
• Opportunities to publicize initiatives, programs and events via the Alliance.
1. Comply with the precepts contained in the Bylaws of the association;
2. Participate in General Assembly meetings;
3. Pay the association contributions on time;
4. Contribute to the activities developed by the Alliance;
5. Promote the Alliance’s principles, goals and objectives, as well as stimulate growth and consolidation of the Association;
6. Exercise vigilance over the ethical management of resources of the Alliance;
7. Comply with and be aligned with the Code of Integrity and Conduct.