Sucupira Capsule Benefits Overview
The project protects over 165,000 hectares of forest in the Brazilian Amazon through reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD). It provides climate, community, and biodiversity benefits. For climate, it quantifies greenhouse gas emission reductions from avoided deforestation. For communities, it engages local stakeholders and aims to improve livelihoods and healthcare. For biodiversity, it maintains habitat and connectivity for threatened species. Monitoring plans evaluate the impacts of the project over time.
Sucupira Capsule Benefits Overview