Brazil's RCGI-USP Carbon Registry, created in 2025 by the University of São Paulo's Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation, has partnered with Greenline Carbonsat to bring satellite-based monitoring into its carbon credit registration process. Greenline's dMRV system uses satellite imagery, AI, and data from NASA and ESA to verify forest cover and land-use change. The service is optional and paid, with costs not disclosed, and is meant to give independent auditors an extra layer of evidence before credits are issued. The registry is built around Brazilian biomes and supports both voluntary carbon credits and greenhouse gas inventories. It also connects to Brazil's planned SBCE emissions trading system. Greenline says it currently monitors 1.5 million hectares across more than 100 projects and targets 4.5 million hectares by December 2027. For project developers, the partnership could reduce reliance on on-site inspections and help prevent double counting. The open question is how consistently the optional service is used and whether it changes registration outcomes.
