In Brazil, carbon intelligence provider Sylvera, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta, launched an open carbon data initiative focused on the Atlantic Forest ecosystem. The project establishes an accessible, standardized carbon dataset designed to elevate transparency and improve decision-making across nature-based climate solutions. By standardizing high-quality carbon market information for investors, conservation groups, and institutional stakeholders, the initiative seeks to expand access to reliable climate finance across one of South America’s most ecologically critical regions.

The primary challenge addressed by this initiative is the persistence of significant data gaps and opaque monitoring frameworks that constrain capital allocation toward forest protection and restoration. Historically, the absence of accessible, high-integrity measurement systems generated uncertainty regarding project effectiveness and real climate impact, limiting investor confidence in nature-based carbon credits. In the Atlantic Forest, where extensive historical land-use changes and severe habitat degradation necessitate large-scale intervention, this lack of standardized baseline data hindered the growth of credible conservation finance mechanisms.

To resolve these information barriers, the collaborating entities are developing open-access carbon datasets that combine advanced analytics and remote sensing technology with standardized climate intelligence. Sylvera leverages its carbon evaluation platform alongside capital and strategic support from The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta to make critical measurement and monitoring data universally accessible. The resulting open-data infrastructure provides market participants with verifiable insights into forest carbon dynamics, eliminating historical data silos and enabling transparent evaluation of project performance across the Atlantic Forest landscape.

The primary outcome of this initiative is enhanced market trust and accelerated capital deployment into credible forest conservation and ecosystem restoration projects in Brazil. By providing clear, verifiable information on climate impact, the project strengthens confidence in nature-based carbon markets and unlocks new financing streams for local conservation initiatives. Furthermore, improved data accessibility empowers local communities to participate in carbon finance, supporting long-term biodiversity preservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable economic development throughout the region.