
The MinTrees Program
First nature-based Philippines carbon credit
First Asian cocoa-agroforestry carbon program
First carbon removal credit from the Philippines
Triple Gold Level CCB benefits validated
Philippines
Location
ARR
Project Type
21,000 ha
Size Targeted over lifetime
4.6 M
Estimated Credits
Dryland Agroforestry, Reforestation, Assisted Natural Regeneration on mainland Mindanao on private and community lands. Components of agroforesty (e.g. cocoa), reforestation with native RTE (rare, threatened and endangered) species and ANR, incl. on indigenous territories with FPIC. Cocoa market-access collaboration with Kennemer Foods (leading cocoa exporter of the country). Grouped project with own nurseries, constantly expanding.
Impact beyond carbon
Benefit sharing mechanism to improve local income and social conditions
New jobs creation mostly for women
Biodiversity with native species
Expansion potential
Strong relationships with Philippines government and local communities allow for expansion
Key partners
Tree planting partners with strong track record
IP Communities
Farmer groups & NGOs
Small holder farmers