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This methodology offers an innovative pathway
for climate finance to reach the rural sector,
particularly in developing countries where
perennial crops like citrus are central to
livelihoods. By linking citriculture to tangible
ecosystem service outcomes, we demonstrate
that agriculture — when managed sustainably
— can be a driver of climate solutions and
environmental service payments.

From a policy perspective, this approach
broadens the scope of carbon
markets and enables producers to be
compensated not only for preserving
forests, but also for maintaining and
enhancing environmental assets on
productive land. The credits generated
are measurable, verifiable and
incorporate social co-benefits, such as
environmental education, knowledge
exchange and sustainable rural development.

As global discussions advance at COP30, we
believe the Brazilian experience of integrating
citriculture, ecosystem preservation and
carbon market innovation offers valuable
insights. It shows that effective nature-
based solutions are not limited to
untouched ecosystems — they can be
designed and scaled within working
agricultural landscapes.

Citrosuco is one of the world’s
largest producers of orange
juice and derivatives. With
operations in over 100 countries,
the company is committed to
embedding sustainability and
innovation across its entire value
chain, with a strategic focus
on regenerative agriculture,
ecosystem preservation, and
climate resilience.
www.citrosuco.com.br

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