A forest protection project at the edge of the Colombian Amazon.

During the pre-feasibility phase, the project focused on understanding the territory and its ecological and productive dynamics. Aerial overflights were conducted over the project area to assess its extent, accessibility, and conservation status, complemented by desk-based analysis of environmental characteristics, land cover, and land-use dynamics.

This process made it possible to establish an initial baseline of the landscape’s condition, identify priority areas for restoration and conservation, and understand the main drivers of deforestation in the region.

Building on the lessons learned during the pre-feasibility phase, the project evolved into a structured approach, defining its design under carbon standards and consolidating its potential to generate measurable climate, ecological, and social impact.

This phase included the development of the project’s technical approach, the assessment of its operational feasibility, and the establishment of initial engagement with local stakeholders, laying the foundation for long-term implementation.

The project design was presented to the Puerto Trujillo community, introducing how a carbon project works, its objectives, and the scope of the proposed agreements. These sessions created an open dialogue that allowed participants to share feedback and resolve questions.

Based on this exchange, the agreement model was adjusted to better reflect local realities and expectations. In a second phase, additional meetings were held, including gatherings in Villavicencio, where the first agreements with project participants were formalized.

Currently, more than 37,000 hectares have been incorporated into the project.

From the project’s earliest stages, on-the-ground actions were implemented to generate direct impact and strengthen relationships with local communities. Governance workshops were carried out to define roles and participation mechanisms, alongside sessions focused on sustainable production systems such as cattle ranching, cocoa production, and aquaculture.

At the same time, concrete initiatives were promoted, including the establishment of a school garden in Puerto Trujillo and improvements to community infrastructure, responding to needs identified together with the community. These actions aim to improve local conditions and demonstrate the project’s early benefits.

In parallel, biodiversity baseline activities were initiated, and partnerships with institutions were established to strengthen regional capacities.

During this phase, progress was made in the georeferencing of the project area in collaboration with the local community, through the hiring of eight community participants to support field data collection activities.

At the same time, carbon calculations were carried out following the VM0048 methodology, enabling the structuring of the project's technical component under recognized standards. These activities strengthen the technical and territorial foundation required for the project's implementation and validation.