On +300k ha of indigenous community lands (Ancestral Domains), the project is protecting +140k ha of rainforest.. The project is embedded in a sustainable Landscape Consortium with local government and private sector. It supports communities and biodiversity with its four workstreams: i) Forest Protection, ii) Consensus for Conservation, iii) Sustainable Livelihoods, and iv) Cultural Empowerment & Awareness.

Impact beyond carbon

• Protecting habitat and reduce poaching of 6 critically endangered flagship species incl. Philippine Eagle

• Benefit Sharing Mechanism to improve local income and social conditions

• 300+ jobs, incl. >120 indigenous community Forest Guards deputized by the environmental enforcement agency

Expansion potential

Strong relationships with regional and national government agencies as well as local communities allow for expansion to more provinces.

Key partners

• Landscape Consortium

• Indigenous Communities

• National and local government agencies

• International carbon investors and long-term buyers

• Farmer groups & NGOs

• Universities for academic research