REDD+ Brazil Nut Concessions (VCS 868) carries out a medical campaign that benefits 200 families in Madre de Dios and demonstrates that carbon credits have a real impact in Peru. 200 Brazil nut-growing families received specialized medical care on November 29 and 30, in a campaign organized by REDD+ Brazil Nut Concessions Project, by Bosques...

Proof of REDD+ success: after more than 15 years of operation, REDD+ Castañeros remains committed to improving the quality of life of the community. On April 29 and 30, new economic benefits were delivered to partner families from the sale of carbon credits from the conservation project. The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is undergoing a...

Madre de Dios, a region located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, is known for its rich biodiversity and its contribution to the Brazil nut trade. It is here that the Amazonian Brazil Nut Festival is held, not only focused on detailing the important role that the Peruvian nut plays in the lives...

Preserving the Brazil nut forests Don Alfonso confidently strides down the muddy path. Taking him inside the depth of the forest. He’s short but stocky and has the smile of a loving grandfather. He has a wooden stick in his hand, known as a payana, and a hand-woven tamshi-fiber basket. The route—barely perceptible—winds its way...