First CBCP-certified biodiversity credits issued
- The first biodiversity credits certified under the Cercarbono Biodiversity Certification Programme (CBCP) have been issued and are now available for international trading.
- Delivered by the Savimbo Biodiversity Putumayo Project (CDB-1) in the Colombian Amazon, combining rigorous science, transparent data, and robust safeguards.
- Protecting 3,184.5 hectares of primary rainforest, safeguarding 56 indicator species, and supporting 70 smallholder families.
Official Statement No. 13: Cercarbono’s Statement on the Reuters Article Regarding Projects in Brazil
We are aware of the recent Reuters article highlighting broader concerns about governance and oversight within the voluntary carbon market.
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Cercarbono launches new integrated forestry and agricultural carbon removals methodology, setting the standard for integrity, inclusivity, and impact
- Cercarbono’s new methodology integrates two land uses, forestry and agriculture, and three activity types, reforestation, forest restoration and establishment of woody agricultural crops, under one robust framework unparalleled in scope.
- Dynamic baselines and advanced mapping improve the accuracy of carbon removals while prioritizing native species increases ecological balance and long-term impact.
- Clear credit ownership evidences the mitigation results achieved and promotes inclusion and benefit sharing for stakeholders, especially Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and small landowners.