COFCO International

Local indicators

Forest Positive Coalition

LandScale

Bananas

Sugar cane

Cocoa

Cassava

Cotton

Beef

Livestock

Corn

Coffee

Rubber

Pork

Brazilian nuts

Honey

Fuel wood

Vegetables

Pineapple

ABOUT THE PCI STRATEGY
The PCI Strategy is a jurisdictional approach to sustainable rural development, bringing together public, private, and not-for profit actors around long-term goals in its three pillars: Produce, Conserve, and Include. It was launched in December 2015 at COP 21 with the objective of reducing emissions and enabling carbon sequestration through deforestation control coupled with the development of a low-carbon economy in the state. The strategy is based on building an agenda of convergence of interests in the state's agricultural economy, increasing (i) the efficiency of agricultural and forestry production (P axis); (ii) the conservation of remaining native vegetation and restoration of environmental liabilities (C axis); and (iii) the socioeconomic inclusion of family farming and traditional peoples and communities (I axis). The PCI (Produce, Conserve, and Include) strategy is fundamental for the state to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2035. The PCI strategy aims to increase the sustainability of agricultural production by improving livestock productivity and expanding grain acreage on already cleared land; eliminate illegal deforestation; implement the Forest Code; reduce fires; and create financial compensation mechanisms to prevent legal deforestation. It also aims to support family farming and traditional and indigenous populations in accessing credit, technical assistance, institutional markets, and land regularization.
ABOUT THE PCI INSTITUTE
The PCI Institute is a private, non-profit organization, governed by the Government of Mato Grosso, the private sector, the productive sector, and organized by the civil society. Its objective is to support the state of Mato Grosso in raising and executing financial resources from national and international donors and investors for the implementation of the PCI strategy, promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The PCI Institute is regulated by Decree No. 46 of February 27, 2019, and by its Articles of Association

Mato Grosso State PCI Compact 

Black Gram

Meeting to discuss the use of efficient microorganisms for better production

Cultivando Vida Sustentável project

Small holder farmers

Indicator #0

Indicator #1

Hectares mapped (eg. HCV/HCS)  for conservation in the landscape (through a participatory approach where relevant)

Hectares in the landscape with a committed to conservation activities have been implemented inside the palm plantation permit areas

Hectares in the landscape under a management plan where conservation activities have been implemented inside the oil palm plantation permit areas

Hectares of HCV/ HCS outside of concessions under protection

Number and type of beneficiary (farmers and community members) identified to engage on production practices and/or livelihoods

Hectares mapped for implementation of improved agricultural or forestry practices.

Number and type of beneficiary (farmers and community members) committed to join or implement activities supporting improved production practices and/or livelihoods

Hectares where producers have committed to implementing improved agricultural or forestry practices

Number and type of beneficiary (farmers and community members) receiving training and capacity building on improved agricultural practices and/or livelihoods

Hectares where improved agricultural or forestry practices (including agroforestry, water mgmt., IPM, etc.) are in process of being implemented

Farmers and community members realizing additonal benefits and income streams

Hectares where improved agricultural or forestry practices (including agroforestry, water mgmt., IPM, etc.) have been implemented

Increase in productivity (yield/ha) of target crop(s)

# type of beneficiaries with improved livelihoods

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The municipality of Sorriso, in the state of Mato Grosso, is located in a transition zone between the Cerrado and Amazon biomes, with approximately 78% of its territory covered by Cerrado and 22% by the Amazon. Its economy is largely driven by intensive grain production, particularly soybeans and corn. The municipality's grain production accounts for around 1.1% of the total national production value, reaching BRL 5.3 billion. At the same time, family farming, involving more than 500 families, plays a relevant role in the local socioeconomic dynamics by contributing to food security, production diversification, and income generation for smallholder producers. With a total area of more than 934 thousand hectares, Sorriso allocates over 632 thousand hectares (68%) to annual crops, while around 287 thousand hectares (31%) remain under preserved native vegetation.
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The PCI Sorriso Pact was launched in May 2018 and currently serves as an important territorial governance platform aimed at reconciling agricultural production, environmental conservation, and productive inclusion in the municipality. Aligned with the state PCI strategy and articulated with public and private partners, the pact has been advancing initiatives related to sustainable grain production, the strengthening of family farming, environmental and land regularization, responsible certification, investment attraction, and the creation of a safer and more coordinated environment for territorial development. In practice, its impact on Sorriso lies in strengthening the municipality's position as a reference for sustainable production, expanding coordination among local institutions, producers, and companies, and creating more favorable conditions for economic growth, natural resource conservation, and social inclusion to advance in an integrated manner.
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The governance of the Pact was strengthened with the establishment of the Municipal PCI Program by Law No. 4,156/2019 and the creation of the Management Council through Decree No. 4,381/2020, guaranteeing legal and institutional support for its implementation.
Since 2019, with the establishment of the PCI Institute through State Decree No. 46, of February 27, 2019, and its legal formalization in 2023, the Institute has been effectively and structurally strengthening the Pacts in the territories. Actions include collaboration with local governance, participation of strategic actors, fundraising, maintenance of active executive secretariats, and standardization of institutional instruments.

PCI Smile Pact

Soy production

Landscape

Soy Production

Seedling nursery

Representatives from the landscape consortium, local government, agricultural agencies, producer organizations, academia, and Indigenous and community groups discussed strategic actions focused on agricultural production, environmental conservation, and social inclusion

Dialogues with different stakeholders

Different stakeholders discuss the risks and opportunities associated with landscape interventions and activities, in order to help to develop a Social Safeguards Plan to the initiative

Discussions on Social Safeguards

Indicator #1 TEST

Hectares of natural areas and ecosystems legally protected beyond legality

Hectares of areas being protected beyond legality

Hectares of natural areas and ecosystems legally protected in soy farms

Hectares of areas being legaly protected

The initiative has achieved concrete results in farmer engagement. Beyond farm-support, the initiative also promotes smallholders’ livelihoods through restoration and supports the development of governance that empowers local stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor common goals, social safeguards and a long-term strategy for the initiative’s financial self-sufficiency. 

# Smallholder families with improved livelihoods

The initiative has achieved concrete results in farmer engagement. Beyond farm-support, the initiative also promotes smallholders’ livelihoods through restoration and supports the development of governance that empowers local stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor common goals, social safeguards and a long-term strategy for the initiative’s financial self-sufficiency.

# Soy Farms

Hectares of natural ecosystem areas restored within the iniative's territory. In 2024, it was possible to restore 50 hectares. The target for 2030 is 2k hectares.

Hectares of natural ecosystems restored

Hectares of natural ecosystem areas that are being legally protected in soy farms within the initiative's territory. In 2024, it was possible to guarantee the protection of 70k hectares. The target for 2030 is 454k hectares.

Hectares of areas being legally protected

Hectares of natural ecosystem areas that are being legally protected beyond legality within the initiative's territory. In 2024, it was possible to guarantee the protection of 19k hectares. The target for 2030 is 41k hectares.


Number of Smallholder families with improved livelihoods, served by the consortium's actions. In 2024, it was possible to improve the livelihoods of 50 smallholder families. The target for 2030 is 1880 families.

Number of Smallholder families with improved livelihoods

Number of soybean farms served by the consortium's actions. In 2024, it was possible to achieve 45 soy farms within the iniative. The target for 2030 is 1052 farms.

Number of Soy and Cattle Farms

Hectares of soy and cattle areas under DCF commitments and best practices. In 2024, it was possible to guarantee that 87k hectares of soy farms were under DCF commitments and best practices. The target for 2030 it is 340k hectares.

Hectares of soy and cattle areas under best practices

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Brazil is one of the world&rsquo;s largest soybean producers, with Mato Grosso standing as the country&rsquo;s leading soybean-producing state and the largest cattle herd in Brazil. Its western region concentrates some of the country&rsquo;s highest soybean production areas and has also experienced recent conversion of native vegetation within the Cerrado biome &mdash; South America&rsquo;s second largest biome.
In addition to soy, the region hosts significant cattle production, making livestock a key driver of land use and an essential component of local economies and supply chains.
The Western Mato Grosso Landscape Initiative (WMT) brings together a consortium of institutions &mdash; including IPAM, PCI Institute, Produzindo Certo and Proforest &mdash; to implement the state-level PCI (Produce, Conserve and Include) strategy at the sub-regional level, while scaling up a more sustainable soy production model and promoting improved practices in cattle production systems.
The initiative covers six municipalities &mdash; Sapezal, Campo Novo do Parecis, Campos de J&uacute;lio, Tangar&aacute; da Serra, Diamantino and Alto Paraguai &mdash; which together account for approximately 4.3% of Brazil&rsquo;s soybean production (around 5 million tons per year, based on 2020 data). These municipalities also maintain a substantial cattle herd, responsible for approximately 3% of Mato Grosso&rsquo;s total cattle herd (based on 2024 data). The region has been prioritised by key sectoral initiatives aimed at eliminating deforestation from soy supply chains, including the Soft Commodities Forum (SCF) and the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition (FPC). Alongside the Land Innovation Fund (LIF), members of these initiatives support and fund activities within the landscape.
This landscape-scale initiative combines robust local governance, conservation and restoration of forests and natural ecosystems, and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and smallholders, while promoting responsible and sustainable agricultural production in one of Latin America&rsquo;s most strategic regions.
The initiative is part of the portfolio of landscapes supported by members of the CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action.
More&nbsp;information&nbsp;available&nbsp;here:&nbsp;<a class="Hyperlink SCXW23204130 BCX8" href="https://paisagemoestemt.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cons&oacute;rcio Oeste de Mato Grosso &ndash; Iniciativa de Paisagem do Oeste de Mato Grosso. Onde produzir, conservar e incluir caminham juntos.</a>&nbsp;
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Supported Initiatives

Mato Grosso State PCI Compact

PCI Smile Pact

PCI Western Mato Grosso