Dates
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Theme
Location
Matopiba, Brazil
Region & Country
Status
Underway
In collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainability (IIS), CSF is developing innovative financial solutions to address legal deforestation linked to soybean production in the Matopiba region of Brazil. This project focuses on reducing deforestation by leveraging landowner behavior and creating incentives to promote sustainable land use.
The project is divided into two main phases:
- Phase 1: Evaluation and prioritization of conservation strategies, including financial solutions such as land purchase or payment for environmental services. Each alternative undergoes cost-benefit analyses and environmental and social impact assessments to ensure their feasibility and effectiveness.
- Phase 2: Development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the selected financial solution. This phase includes operational strategies, governance structures, funding sources, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the initiative’s long-term success and scalability.
To support the financial mechanism’s design, the project incorporates behavioral insights, stakeholder consultations, and benchmarking against similar initiatives. With this work, CSF continues to provide data-driven, actionable solutions for balancing economic activity and environmental preservation.