$36.99
per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
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.
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.
Nestled in the remote Vichada Department of the Orinoco River basin, the Vichada Climate Reforestation Project has evolved from a timber-centric initiative to a robust conservation effort emphasising biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. Serving as a guardian for the region’s unique flora and fauna, it actively mitigates greenhouse gases, catalysing positive socio-economic changes. Employment and technology transfer programs, along with other strategic initiatives, contribute to the development of local communities while delivering environmental benefits.
Expanding from its original focus on savannah reforestation, the project now spans 73,835 hectares, preserving native vegetation along riverbanks and watersheds. This comprehensive strategy reduces soil erosion and improves water quality, leading to a transformative impact in the region. Consequently, local communities thrive with elevated living standards, significantly furthering Colombia’s developmental objectives.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Carbon Registry | Gold Standard |
| Registry ID | 4221 |
| Project Type | Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) |
| Carbon Type | Removal |
| United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 12, 13, 15 |
