Project Muçununga
Restoration of native forests in southern Bahia
1200
hectares
in southern Bahia, in areas owned by Veracel Celulose
8
municipalities
Belmonte, Eunápolis, Guaratinga, Itagimirim, Itapebi, Mascote, Potiraguá e Santa Luzia
100
species
all native, such as Araçá, Copaíba, Guapuruvu, Ipê Amarelo, Jacaranda da Bahia and Jatobá
40
years
of forest monitoring and care
Expected results...
Climate
Atlantic Forest restoration aids in mitigating the climate crisis by removing carbon from the atmosphere
Biodiversity
Planting a wide variety of native species will help reestablish habitats and strengthen ecological food chains
Social Impact
The project engages local communities and creates opportunities for shared value and positive social impact
Carbon Credits
Generation of high-integrity carbon credits, ensuring benefits for the environment, biodiversity, and local communities
Integrated Implementation and Large-Scale Restoration
Project Muçununga restores the Atlantic Forest in southern Bahia through an integrated approach that combines biodiversity recovery, carbon removal, the generation of social benefits, and the strengthening of ecological connectivity throughout the landscape.
Implemented by Biomas and Carbon2Nature Brasil in lands owned by Veracel, the initiative adopts the “stepping stones” concept, in which different areas of native vegetation, recreated through restoration, function as connection points in a fragmented landscape. By forming new habitats and expanding species circulation, the project contributes to the protection of the region’s fauna and flora, including endangered species.
With a R$87.2 million financing investment improved by The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), through The Climate Fund, Project Muçununga strengthens a high-integrity ecological restoration agenda in Brazil. The support expands the conditions for projects like this to scale, combining climate, environmental, and social benefits, contributing to positioning Brazil as a global reference in nature-based solutions.
Implemented by Biomas and Carbon2Nature Brasil in lands owned by Veracel, the initiative adopts the “stepping stones” concept, in which different areas of native vegetation, recreated through restoration, function as connection points in a fragmented landscape. By forming new habitats and expanding species circulation, the project contributes to the protection of the region’s fauna and flora, including endangered species.
With a R$87.2 million financing investment improved by The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), through The Climate Fund, Project Muçununga strengthens a high-integrity ecological restoration agenda in Brazil. The support expands the conditions for projects like this to scale, combining climate, environmental, and social benefits, contributing to positioning Brazil as a global reference in nature-based solutions.
Project Stages
Muçununga
Mapping
Target
Restoration Areas
Target
Restoration Areas
Engagement
With Communities
and Other Stakeholders
With Communities
and Other Stakeholders
Planning, Soil
Preparation,
and Planting
Preparation,
and Planting
Forest
Health
Monitoring
Health
Monitoring
Carbon Credit Commercialization
Involved organizations
Project Muçununga is Financed by BNDES Through the Climate Fund.
Implementation
Biomas
Biomas is a large-scale ecological restoration business that works to regenerate Brazilian ecosystems with a rich variety of species, recuperate biodiversity, and restore original functions. Biomas emerged from a union between six leading companies and banks around a positive impact initiative. Companies include Itaú, Marfrig, Rabobank, Santander, Suzano, and Vale.
Carbon2Nature Brasil
Carbon2Nature Brasil is a joint venture of 51% Iberdrola and 49% Neoenergia, created to develop high-impact Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects. Their goal is to reduce the global carbon footprint, increase biodiversity, promote a sustainable economy, and support clients on their journey toward net-zero emissions.
Partnership
Veracel
It is a Brazilian bioeconomy company that integrates forestry, industrial, and logistics operations, resulting in an average annual production of 1.1 million tons of pulp, and generating over 3,200 direct and indirect jobs in Bahia and Minas Gerais.
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