The Amazonas Sustainable Foundation is a public-private, independent and non-profit, non-governmental institution of public interest and without political party connections. It was founded in December, 2007, by the Amazonas State Government and the Bradesco Bank, according to its bylaws, approved by the State Public Ministry, in the title recorded at civil registry, according to federal and state laws.

For more information, see:
The Costs of REDD: Lessons from Amazonas (333 kB)

Methodology for estimating reductions of greenhouse gases emissions from frontier deforestation (1440 kB)

" The Juma Sustainable Development Reserve Project: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Deforestation in the State of Amazonas, Brazil (6224 kB) ", Project Design Document, and the CCBA (Climate Community and Biodiversity Alliance) validation report (581 kB) by TÜV–SÜD Industrie Service GmbH for this project.

The Latin-American Forum on REDD

The Latin American Forum on REDD is an outcome of the South-South collaboration workshop on practical experiences in implementing REDD demonstration activities, held in Manaus, Brazil, 10–13 February. The Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS), a NGO based in the Brazilian Amazon, is responsible for the general coordination of the Forum. The Forum aims to construct an open network to reduce barriers among Latin-American countries in regard to REDD as well as to prepare for the international negotiations to be held until the end of the year and during the COP 15 and CMP 5 in Copenhagen. For more information, see contact Thais Megid Pinto:  < thais.megid@fas-amazonas.org >