Mai Ndombe
This project protects over 300,000 hectares of critical bonobo and forest elephant habitat and provides community benefits that empower local communities.
$15.99
per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
Support carbon Solutions
Nature-Based Solutions
Help combat climate change by leveraging ecosystems to absorb carbon, regulate temperatures, and reduce disaster risks. Actions like reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable agriculture enhance carbon sequestration, improve biodiversity, and protect communities from extreme weather. These solutions provide cost-effective, long-term climate resilience while benefiting both people and the planet.
Engineered Solutions
Help combat climate change by using technology and infrastructure to reduce emissions and capture carbon. Innovations like carbon capture and storage (CCS), and enhanced rock weathering (ERW) lower greenhouse gas levels and mitigate extreme weather effects. These solutions provide scalable, efficient, and often high-tech approaches to building a more sustainable future.
Description
Project Activities
- Forest Conservation: Protecting forested areas to prevent illegal logging and land degradation.
- Community Engagement: Training local communities in sustainable agriculture, providing alternative livelihoods, and supporting education.
- Wildlife Protection: Preserving natural habitats to protect endangered species.
- Carbon Credit Generation: Issuing verified carbon credits to fund conservation efforts.
Objectives and Benefits
- Environmental Impact: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by preventing deforestation.
- Social Benefits: Creating jobs, improving education, and enhancing local healthcare facilities.
- Economic Growth: Supporting eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The project contributes to several UN SDGs, including:
- SDG 13 (Climate Action): Reducing carbon emissions and promoting climate resilience.
- SDG 15 (Life on Land): Protecting forests and biodiversity.
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Creating employment opportunities in conservation and sustainable industries.
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Improving air and water quality for communities.
Additional information
| Country | The Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Carbon Registry | Verra |
| Registry ID | 934 |
| Project Type | Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) |
| Carbon Type | Avoidance |
| United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15 |
