In a global context where integrity, transparency, and real impact are increasingly demanded by those who invest in the carbon market, the collaboration between Green Initiative and Bosques Amazónicos (BAM) represents a meaningful step toward a more rigorous, trustworthy, and climate-positive model.
Why BAM Stands Out in the Carbon Market
With more than 20 years of experience, BAM has built a solid track record in forest conservation, sustainable forest management, and the development of high-impact REDD+ projects in the Peruvian Amazon.
One of its flagship initiatives is the REDD+ Castañeros Project, which:
- Protects over 600,000 hectares of Brazil-nut forests in Madre de Dios
- Directly benefits more than 800 local producer families
- Safeguards an area of exceptional biological and ecological value
BAM also leads other innovative conservation efforts, such as REDD+ El Último Hábitat in Ucayali, located in a region that has concentrated 45% of all Amazon deforestation since 2001. This project focuses on preventing forest loss, conserving biodiversity, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.
Raising the Bar: Adoption of High-Integrity Methodologies
In response to global demands for credibility and precision, BAM has recently adopted more stringent integrity standards, including the Verra VM0048 methodology. This methodology strengthens:
- Baseline accuracy, using jurisdiction-level deforestation risk data
- Scientific rigor, based on objective spatial analysis
- Monitoring and verification, through systematic MRV practices
- Credibility of carbon credits, backed by stronger technical evidence
This evolution enhances the traceability, transparency, and robustness of the emissions reductions delivered.
A Shared Commitment to a More Transparent Carbon Market
At Green Initiative, we believe that nature-based solutions must adhere to strict standards of quality, integrity, and verification. Our collaboration with BAM is grounded in the recognition of their technical expertise, commitment to local communities, and long-standing environmental stewardship.
Together, we aim to promote projects that:
- Meet rigorous scientific and technical criteria
- Ensure robust Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV)
- Provide full transparency throughout the carbon cycle
- Deliver real climate impact with measurable environmental and social benefits
Moving Toward a Future of Integrity, Impact, and Scale
Green Initiative values BAM’s technical capacity, environmental commitment, and transparency. Partnerships like this enable us to offer high-credibility climate mitigation solutions supported by science and aligned with real benefits for nature, communities, and the climate.
Although the collaboration has so far been specific, successful examples such as Machu Picchu’s Carbon Neutral certification show a promising pathway toward a more mature, reliable, and responsible carbon market in Peru.
We invite companies, organizations, and institutions seeking high-quality carbon credits to explore this approach—one that prioritizes seriousness, transparency, and real climate impact for a healthier planet.
This article was written by Marc Tristant from the GI International Team.
