Biodiversity underpins life on Earth. It supports food systems, stabilises our climate, protects water supplies, and sustains economies. Yet biodiversity loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.
New analysis has discovered that REDD+ projects are effectively slowing the rate of deforestation by, in some countries, more than ten times the baseline project figures. The study debunks recent media sensationalism targeting REDD+ projects in a flurry of articles claiming they are ineffective.
The forest of the Paraguayan Chaco, like the neighbouring Amazon, is a haven for animals that face extinction if the forest is not kept in tact. Today, the Paraguayan Chaco is losing its forest cover, due to land use change, faster than most places on earth.
While deforestation in Latin America has typically been focused on the rapid destruction of the Amazon, the second largest forest in South America, the Gran Chaco, stretched between Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia, ranks as the number one deforestation hotspot on earth. Climate change and its effects is greatly linked to the loss of biodiversity and the rapid destruction of these forests.
On the eve of Carbon Forward, Agreena and Quadriz bring together corporate buyers and market leaders in London for a panel on how rigorous standards and co-benefits build confidence in nature-based solutions across soil carbon, ARR and REDD+, followed by networking drinks.
Verra has commenced a 30-day public comment period for CCB Verification of the 2024-2025 monitoring period on Quadriz’ REDD+ carbon project named ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’. Comments are invited from the public.
Biodiversity underpins life on Earth. It supports food systems, stabilises our climate, protects water supplies, and sustains economies. Yet biodiversity loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.
The establishment of the Paraguayan Chamber for Carbon Credit Development and Trade (CAPADECO) marks a milestone in Paraguay’s carbon market, enhancing transparency, public–private collaboration, and the nation’s commitment to sustainable growth.
Learn how businesses invest in climate action through the Voluntary Carbon Market. VCUs, verified projects, quality standards, and carbon investment explained.
In a collaborative effort to expand medical care access in remote areas of the Paraguayan Chaco, the Paraguayan Air Force, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, and Quadriz Paraguay S.A. have signed an agreement to provide air medical transport services to vulnerable communities.
Being featured in a Verra case study is a prestigious recognition of a project's commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being. It highlights alignment with globally respected standards and showcases real-world climate action and positive impact.
The Paraguayan Chaco forest covers 24 million hectares, and is particularly vulnerable— yet vitally important—in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises.
