The Brazilian state of Piauí has launched a groundbreaking jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD) carbon credit program in partnership with natural capital investment firm Silvania, aiming to curb deforestation, promote sustainable agriculture, and advance both ESG goals and Brazil’s carbon neutral strategy ahead of COP30 in Belém. 

Backed by up to BRL 20 million from Silvania, the initiative focuses on government-led, community-inclusive forest preservation. Unlike project-level offsets, this jurisdictional approach covers a broader region to reduce deforestation leakage and maximize long-term impact. If successful in reducing deforestation by 10% annually, the program could generate over 20 million high-integrity carbon credits by 2030. 

These credits will be certified under the ART TREES standard, recognized for its environmental and social integrity in global carbon markets. Silvania will serve as both investor and offtaker, ensuring global demand for the credits while supporting local development goals. 

“This program is a milestone for Piauí’s climate leadership,” said Governor Rafael Fonteles, emphasizing its alignment with national climate commitments and the Race to Belém campaign to mobilize forest finance ahead of COP30. 

Key partners include Geonoma, leading biodiversity technical development, and Systemica, managing carbon asset services. The program also integrates traditional communities, fosters sustainable agriculture, and enhances biodiversity protection in the critical MATOPIBA agricultural frontier. 

Silvania’s CEO Eelco Hoekstra noted, “This collaboration shows how public-private partnerships can scale real climate impact while empowering local communities.” 

With its strong emphasis on transparency, community engagement, and scalability, the Piauí REDD+ program exemplifies how nature-based solutions can accelerate carbon reduction efforts and deliver measurable progress on both ESG performance and carbon neutrality goals in emerging economies. 

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https://esgnews.com/piaui-launches-jurisdictional-redd-carbon-credit-program-with-silvania-to-combat-deforestation/