Developing a Global Biodiversity Standard certification for tree-planting and restoration
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Extra
VALUE £2,693,374
WHERE Uganda, Peru, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Brazil
Summary
Millions of hectares have been pledged by governments, corporates and NGOs for tree-planting and restoration, mainly to sequester carbon. These efforts primarily plant exotic monocultures, which damage native biodiversity and ecosystem services and frequently fail. Through this project, we will develop a site-based Global Biodiversity Standard certification, which will provide assurances to investors, build local capacity to assess impacts on biodiversity, and mentor practitioners on planting the right trees in the right places for better biodiversity, carbon and livelihood outcomes.
