Climate technology company, Pachama, has announced a strategic partnership with Patria Investments, a leading global alternative asset manager, to catalyze the development of high-quality reforestation projects in Latin America.
Latin America, with its abundant natural resources, has the immense potential to become a critical engine of the global net zero transition. The region’s vast forests and ecosystems play a critical role in global decarbonization, representing up to 30% of nature-based value chain and carbon sequestration opportunities globally. Brazil, in particular, offers a unique combination of forestry reserves, water supply, and sunlight, which, coupled with over 80 million hectares of degraded pastureland, make it an ideal location for high-potential reforestation projects.
The partnership between Patria Investments and Pachama will unlock this potential by providing the essential pool of capital to start a portfolio of new high-quality projects. These native reforestation projects provide a scalable investment opportunity with significant environmental and social impacts, making it one of the most cost-effective solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
“We continuously deepen our sectorial capabilities to invest across climate and sustainability. In this sense, restoring and protecting nature must be perceived as a path to grow and protect our economy: investing in these initiatives means unlocking a significant capital deployment opportunity, creating jobs, and enabling several social, environmental economic benefits. At Patria, we want to craft unique investment opportunities for our partners, and the forest bioeconomy has unrivalled potential for us to build this legacy."
The portfolio will encompass a diverse range of projects, including ecological restoration, silviculture, and agroforestry systems. These projects will generate revenue from various sources, such as carbon credits, sustainably reforested timber, and other ecological products.
By combining Patria’s expertise in capital allocation, responsible investment, and rigorous operational management with Pachama’s proprietary technology and deep understanding of carbon markets, the long-term partnership will accelerate the creation of the next generation of high-quality reforestation projects at a critical transition point for the market and the planet.
We are thrilled to partner with the most renowned investment manager in Latin America to drive financing to a new generation of nature-based carbon removal projects of the highest quality. This is an enormous economic opportunity for the region and a much-needed imperative for the planet."
About Patria Investments
Crafting attractive returns for our clients and building a legacy in the regions where we operate. Patria is a leading alternative investment firm with over 35 years of history specialized in key resilient sectors. Its unique approach combines the knowledge from macro analysts, investment leaders, operating partners and on the ground team. With over U$40 billion pro forma assets under management and a global presence, it aims to provide consistent returns in attractive long term investment opportunities while creating sustainable value for society.
Asset Classes: Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit, Public Equities, Real Estate and Global Private Markets Solutions
Investment Regions: Latin America, Europe and United States
About Pachama
Pachama harnesses AI and satellite data to empower companies to confidently invest in nature. Using the latest technological advances, Pachama delivers unprecedented insight into how forests sequester carbon, protect wildlife and benefit local communities. These insights enable leading companies to identify the world’s best projects and help land stewards earn an income protecting nature with tools to start carbon projects and secure funding.
