Potencial econômico de créditos de carbono : o uso de APPs para rentabilização das propriedades rurais no Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

This dissertation assesses the economic potential of carbon credits in permanent preservation areas (APPs) on rural properties in Rio Grande do Sul, focusing on revenue generation through the commercialization of those credits. Currently, Brazil has approximately 330 million hectares of agricultural land and a diversity of six major biomes, including the Amazon, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Pampas, and Pantanal. These areas encompass about 66 million hectares of APPs and Legal Reserves, representing approximately 25% of the national territory. This vast diversity offers significant potential for the development of carbon sequestration and compensation projects. However, strict environmental regulations, such as the requirement to preserve a significant percentage of rural property areas and the restrictions imposed by the Forest Code, can limit Brazil's international competitiveness in the carbon market. This study analyzes the potential for capturing carbon credits and the monetary value that can be generated by monetizing these areas, considering the ability of rural producers to implement carbon offset projects despite the principle of additionality