AGROCORTEX REDD PROJECT
Project's Contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
1. NO POVERTY
In addition to economical development, the project also generates several new sources of sustainable income sources for the community.
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4. QUALITY EDUCATION
One of the main goals of the project is education. This was developed by implementing, FSC certified, SFMP courses for the community.
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8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Agrocortex is the largest employer of Acre, one of the states where the project is located. The company´s growth will raise the region´s economic value and bring better job opportunities for the Community.
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12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
The project is certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), guaranteeing sustainable and legal forest management.
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13. CLIMATE ACTION
The project greatly reduces deforestation, decreasing climate damage on the region.
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15. LIFE ON LAND
Around 186 Thousand hectares of the Amazon biome will be conserved, protecting 12 endangered species of fauna and flora.
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