Moss Earth : MCO2

MOSS is an environmental platform simplifying carbon compensation by curating nature-based projects within its MCO2 index product. MCO2 tokens represent carbon mitigation efforts from projects in the LatAm region, particularly focusing on the Amazon rainforest.

Key Highlights:
- The Agrocortex project, part of MCO2, aims to prevent unplanned deforestation across 186,219 hectares of pristine rainforest.
- Over 30 years, Agrocortex will help reduce over 14 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
- The project area is rich in biodiversity, with surveys identifying 345 bird species, representing 18% of Brazil's bird population.
- MOSS's projects support both environmental and social co-benefits, promoting sustainable development.

MOSS's MCO2 index enables businesses and individuals to offset their carbon footprint while contributing to meaningful conservation efforts in the Amazon, fostering long-term environmental and social impacts.

Moss Carbon Credit

MOSS is an environmental platform that curates carbon projects within its index product, MCO2. The MCO2 product includes a variety of nature-based projects originating in the LatAm region. 

The Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project (the Project) is a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) project. The Project is designed around the impending effects of a new trans-Amazonian, inter-oceanic road that is nearly complete from Brazil to the Pacific Ocean and Peruvian ports. The remaining stretch of the new road is scheduled for completion in 2009, and the completed road system will facilitate the immigration of new settlers into the region. The immigrant population is predicted to subsist by agricultural and agricultural livestock activities. Deforestation and forest degradation are a result of these activities. These effects are already visible in Brazil where the trans-Amazonian road has been complete for some time.

The Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project is a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) project that aims to combat the ecological damage caused by the construction of a new trans-Amazonian road. The road connects Brazil to the Pacific Ocean and Peruvian ports, and its completion in 2009 is predicted to cause an influx of new settlers in the region. These settlers are expected to rely on agricultural and livestock activities, leading to deforestation and forest degradation. This project aims to prevent these negative effects and protect the Amazon rainforest.

Key Highlights:
- The Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project is a REDD project designed to combat the ecological damage caused by the construction of a new trans-Amazonian road.
- The new road system is expected to facilitate the immigration of new settlers into the region who will rely on agricultural and livestock activities, leading to deforestation and forest degradation.
- The project aims to prevent these negative effects by promoting sustainable land use practices and incentivizing local communities to protect the forest.
- The project area covers 100,000 hectares of the Amazon rainforest in Peru, an area with high biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
- The project has already prevented the emission of over 1 million tons of CO2 and has provided economic benefits to local communities through sustainable forest management practices.

This project is of utmost importance as the Amazon rainforest is a vital ecosystem that plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. It is also home to a vast array of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the region. The Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project has not only prevented the emission of a significant amount of CO2 but has also provided economic benefits to local communities, promoting sustainable development and conservation. By supporting this project, individuals and businesses can take action to protect this invaluable natural resource.

REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD+MF)

Madre De Dios Amazon REDD+ Project

The Madre de Dios Amazon REDD Project aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by preventing deforestation and forest degradation in the Amazon. With the construction of a new road system, the project was designed to counter the effects of increased agricultural and livestock activities brought on by a growing immigrant population in the region. By preventing deforestation and forest degradation, the project is able to mitigate the harmful effects of increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

This project comprises of two different plants from Dori Alimentos. The head office is located in Marilia, Sao Paulo, and the subsidiary plant in Rolandia, Parana. Both produce candies. The project activity involves switching the fuel from shale oil to a renewable biomass that comes from peanut shells and wood chips, which is how GHG emissions are reduced. Before the replacement of shale oil, Dori Alimentos used to consume about 3,544 tonnes of shale oil in Marilia and 4,077 tonnes in Rolandia to generate about 47,843 and 55,041 tonnes/year of steam in its two boilers. The project activities started in Dori's head office in March 2005 and Dori's subsidiary company in December 2004. They are still using shale oil, but less of it. In both plants Dori Alimentos is using their boilers to produce 102,884 tonnes of steam and consume 2,354 tonnes of renewable biomass per month.

Thermal energy production with or without electricity

Dori Alimentos Ltda - Biomass Based Project - Brazil

The Jari Pará REDD+ Project is a partnership between Biofílica Investimentos Ambientais S.A. and Jari Celulose, belonging to the Jari Group, with the purpose of promoting forest conservation and reducing potential greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) based on a model of local economic development that values the “standing forest” through the integration of Sustainable Forest Management activities and the commercialization of environmental services. The Project is located in the municipality of Almeirim, in the State of Pará, and borders the State of Amapá to the North. There is a very important role in this region as it serves as a home for many rural families and as an ecological corridor, with several Conservation Units (CUs) in its vicinity. It has a very rich biodiversity, its vegetation includes ten forest and non-forest formations and species of extreme ecological and social importance.

Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation

Jari/Pará REDD+ Project

The FORTALEZA ITUXI REDD PROJECT aims at protecting forests located in one of the regions having the highest deforestation rate in the Amazon Biome: the municipality of Lábrea. As the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, Lábrea is geographically located nearby the “Arc of Deforestation” and neighbours other highly deforested municipalities. Over the life of the project, the following benefits are expected:- Estimated net GHG emission reductions: 720,470 tCO2e, corresponding to avoidance of deforestation of 1,836.5 hectares over 30-years;- Technical training on sustainable cattle raising and forest management, fire brigades, study for a small non-wood product processing plant, production of Brazil-nuts (already in place) etc.;- Seedling Production Nursery: capacity of 50,000 native-species seedlings per year and donation for neighbors wishing to plant.- Implementation of technical education frameworks;- Complementary monitoring of labor conditions in Project Area;- Implementation of health insurance plan for workers;- Monitoring the attendance of young in schools;- Commercial activity in “Castanhal Fortaleza” company (job generation beyond timber management).

The FORTALEZA ITUXI REDD PROJECT is a forest conservation initiative aimed at protecting the forests in Lábrea, one of the regions with the highest deforestation rate in the Amazon Biome. Lábrea, located in the southernmost part of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, is situated near the "Arc of Deforestation" and is surrounded by other highly deforested municipalities. The project is expected to bring the following benefits:

Key Highlights:
- Net GHG emission reductions of 720,470 tCO2e, which corresponds to the avoidance of deforestation of 1,836.5 hectares over 30 years.
- Technical training on sustainable cattle raising and forest management, fire brigades, and studies for a small non-wood product processing plant. The project has also set up a Brazil-nut production facility.
- Seedling Production Nursery with a capacity of producing 50,000 native-species seedlings per year. The seedlings are donated to neighbors who wish to plant them.
- Implementation of technical education frameworks to equip locals with skills for sustainable resource management.
- Complementary monitoring of labor conditions in Project Area and implementation of a health insurance plan for workers. The project also monitors the attendance of young children in schools.
- The project has generated employment opportunities beyond timber management through commercial activity in the "Castanhal Fortaleza" company.

The FORTALEZA ITUXI REDD PROJECT is significant because it helps to improve the livelihoods of the local communities while conserving the forest. The project's technical training and seedling production initiatives equip locals with skills to manage their resources sustainably. In addition, the project's health insurance plan and monitoring of labor conditions improve the welfare of workers in the region. Furthermore, the project helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the Amazon Biome, which is crucial for global climate change mitigation efforts.

Fortaleza Ituxi REDD Project

The FORTALEZA ITUXI REDD PROJECT is focused on protecting forests in Lábrea, Brazil, an area with high deforestation rates. The project is expected to result in a net GHG emission reduction of 720,470 tCO2e and will provide technical training on sustainable cattle raising and forest management, as well as other initiatives such as seedling production and monitoring of labor conditions. It will also generate job opportunities beyond timber management through the "Castanhal Fortaleza" company.

The Amazon Rio Project consists of a mosaic of four private areas (20,387 ha) in the Manicoré Municipality in the state of Amazonas, Brazil that will be conserved by avoiding planned deforestation (IFM). The project activity is based on the cessation of a legally authorised logging plan that had been operational since 1999, added to the implementation of a Management Plan focused on emission reductions, biodiversity conservation, monitoring and sustainable social development in the region, including the promotion of eco-tourism and scientific research. The project will benefit approximately 350 families living in 15 communities surrounding the project area through several socio-economic programs focused on improving access to health, education and income generation, with the purpose of improving the livelihoods of these communities, strengthening their organizational capacity and promoting long-term conservation and sustainability.The Amazon Rio Project consists in the conservation of four private areas - the Amazon Rio I, II, III and IV Reserves in the Manicoré Municipality in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The project activity is based on the cessation of the planned logging that had been operational since 1999, added to the implementation of a Management Plan focused on emission reductions, biodiversity conservation and sustainable social development in the region, including the promotion of eco-tourism and scientific research. The project seeks the conservation, management and monitoring of the Amazon Rio Reserves through the protection of the area and promotion of sustainable practices in the buffer zone, in which 15 communities will directly benefit from the project. It aims to protect an area of approximately 20,387 hectares of primary forest by avoiding planned deforestation (IFM).

Methodology for Calculating GHG Benefits from Preventing Planned Degradation

Amazon Rio REDD+ IFM

The primary objective of the Agrocortex REDD Project is to avoid the unplanned deforestation (AUD) of the 186,369.66 ha project area, consisting of 100% Amazon rainforest. The project area is located within a private property named “Fazenda Seringal Novo Macapá”, which is situated in the municipalities of Manoel Urbano, Pauini and Boca do Acre, in the States of Acre and Amazonas, South-western Amazon. In addition to contributing to the long-term conservation of the region, the Agrocortex REDD Project also has the function of establishing a barrier against the advancement of deforestation, making an important contribution to the conservation of South-western Amazon biodiversity and also to climate regulation in Brazil and South America.  This project is open for public comment from 12 May - 11 June 2017. No comments were received.

The Agrocortex REDD Project: Protecting the Amazon Rainforest

The Agrocortex REDD Project aims to protect the 186,369.66 hectares of Amazon rainforest from unplanned deforestation. This area is located within a private property named “Fazenda Seringal Novo Macapá” in the municipalities of Manoel Urbano, Pauini, and Boca do Acre, in the States of Acre and Amazonas, South-western Amazon. 

Key Highlights:
- The project establishes a barrier against the advancement of deforestation, contributing to the conservation of South-western Amazon biodiversity.
- The Agrocortex REDD Project also aims to conserve the region in the long-term, making an important contribution to climate regulation in Brazil and South America.
- This project is open for public comment from 12 May - 11 June 2017, and no comments were received.

The Agrocortex REDD Project is a crucial initiative to protect the world's largest tropical rainforest. By preventing deforestation, the project helps preserve the unique biodiversity found in the South-western Amazon and ensures that the region continues to play a vital role in mitigating climate change.

Agrocortex REDD Project

The Agrocortex REDD Project aims to prevent the unplanned deforestation of 186,369.66 ha of Amazon rainforest in the South-western region of Brazil. The project also establishes a barrier against deforestation and contributes to the conservation of the region's biodiversity and climate regulation. Public comments were open from 12 May - 11 June 2017, with no comments received.

https://santamariaproject.com/ - The FSM-REDD Project, proposed by Florestal Santa Maria S/A (FSM), is located in Colniza Municipality, Mato Grosso, Brazil. This region is part of the Brazilian Amazon and known as Deforestation Arch, due to the intense deforestation pressure. As an alternative to combat this, FSM-REDD Project estimates the avoidance of 29,923,331 tCO2 throughout 30 years within Fazenda Florestal Santa Maria – private land owned by FSM, comprising 71,714 ha. of native forest. FSM is committed to local socio-environmental development. Project activities encompass a partnership with a neighboring State Park, promoting local initiatives to create fire brigades. Also, FSM will create together with Colniza City Hall, technical forestry schools targeting education of local youngsters.

Florestal Santa Maria S/A (FSM) has proposed the FSM-REDD Project to combat deforestation in the Colniza Municipality of Mato Grosso, Brazil, which is a part of the Brazilian Amazon and known as the Deforestation Arch. The FSM-REDD Project aims to avoid the emission of 29,923,331 tCO2 over 30 years within the Fazenda Florestal Santa Maria, which is a private land owned by FSM and covers 71,714 hectares of native forest. 

Key Highlights:
- The FSM-REDD Project estimates the avoidance of nearly 30 million tCO2 emissions over 30 years.
- The project is located in the Deforestation Arch, which is a region with high deforestation pressure.
- FSM is committed to local socio-environmental development and has partnered with a neighboring State Park to create fire brigades and technical forestry schools for local youngsters.

The FSM-REDD Project is important because it not only aims to combat deforestation but also promotes socio-environmental development in the local community through various initiatives. FSM's partnership with the State Park and Colniza City Hall will provide opportunities for local youngsters to learn about forestry and create fire brigades to combat forest fires. The project's efforts to reduce emissions will also contribute to the global fight against climate change.

Florestal Santa Maria Project

The FSM-REDD Project, proposed by Florestal Santa Maria S/A, is located in Colniza Municipality, Mato Grosso, Brazil, and aims to combat the intense deforestation pressure in the region. The project estimates the avoidance of 29,923,331 tCO2 throughout 30 years by protecting 71,714 hectares of native forest on private land owned by FSM. The project also promotes local socio-environmental development through partnerships with a neighboring State Park and Colniza City Hall for education initiatives.