1. Climate Heroes
Mangrove forests are classified as Blue Carbon ecosystems. This simply means that they are a community of organisms (ecosystem) located in or around the ocean (blue) which absorb CO2 (carbon).
Blue Carbon ecosystems are some of the most effective at fighting climate change due to their amazing ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Like most plants, Mangroves absorb CO2 in order to grow. But what makes them special is that, by trapping organic matter in the soil under the forest, they are able to store that carbon for 1000’s of years even after a tree has died.
2. Biodiversity Haven
Mangrove forests are much more than just a group of trees. They support a huge variety of wildlife from elephants to honey bees. Their root systems act as nurseries for young fish, crabs and turtles. Providing them with food and hiding spaces until they are big enough to fend for themselves in the open ocean..
3. Land Protectors
Thriving mangrove forests trap sediment, prevent erosion and protect coastlines against rising sea levels.
They also provide an amazing natural defense against tropical storms, cyclones and tsunamis. Protecting the land and communities behind the forest from the worst extreme weather.
Climate Heroes
Mangrove forests are classified as Blue Carbon ecosystems. This simply means that they are a community of organisms (ecosystem) located in or around the ocean (blue) which absorb CO2 (carbon).
Blue Carbon ecosystems are some of the most effective at fighting climate change due to their amazing ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Like most plants, Mangroves absorb CO2 in order to grow. But what makes them special is that, by trapping organic matter in the soil under the forest, they are able to store that carbon for 1000’s of years even after a tree has died.
Biodiversity Haven
Mangrove forests are much more than just a group of trees. They support a huge variety of wildlife from elephants to honey bees. Their root systems act as nurseries for young fish, crabs and turtles. Providing them with food and hiding spaces until they are big enough to fend for themselves in the open ocean..
Land Protectors
Thriving mangrove forests trap sediment, prevent erosion and protect coastlines against rising sea levels.
They also provide an amazing natural defense against tropical storms, cyclones and tsunamis. Protecting the land and communities behind the forest from the worst extreme weather.
Worldview International Foundation
Since 2017 Starboard Blue has planted 3 million mangroves with Worldview International Foundation (WIF). WIF currently operates 6 Verified Carbon Standard certified projects with record high 96% survival rates.
But what is so special about WIF, and what contributes to their high survival rate, is their commitment to supporting sustainable development within local communities.
Not only does WIF employ local people to plant and care for the forests it also supports the communities neighboring the projects to ensure they feel the benefits of protecting the mangroves.
For every mangrove planted with WIF, 50% of the carbon that it sequesters is sold as carbon credits and used to fund essential livelihood projects. These livelihoods projects include:
- Supplying villages with solar panels & cookstoves
- Supporting university scholarships for young people
- Funding teacher salaries and educational materials
- Supporting the launch of sustainable businesses including seaweed farms and natural fertilizer production.
Worldview International Foundation pioneering Blue Carbon Climate Impact
10X Climate Positive
Neutral is no longer enough.
Global warming and extreme weather events are on the increase and while simply offsetting our emissions is a good start, it’s time to go a step further if we want to make a difference.
So we want to recruit YOU to the 10X Climate Positive movement. Get involved planting trees or purchasing carbon credits to offset your event, company or community emissions 10 times over.
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Carbon Credits
Verified Carbon Credits
Carbon Credits each represent 1 tonne of greenhouse gas emissions that have either been removed from the atmosphere or prevented from being released. Carbon Credits are produced by certified climate action projects and can be used by companies, individuals and even countries to offset their carbon emissions.
There are several types of projects that generate carbon credits:
- Avoidance / Reduction projects, e.g. renewable energy or methane capture projects;
- Reduction / Sequestration projects, e.g. reforestation or direct carbon capture projects.
What makes our carbon credits so good?
- Sequestration Projects: Starboard Blue carbon credits are sequestration credits, meaning that they fund nature based solutions and contribute not only to absorbing CO2 but also to supporting biodiversity and protecting coastal ecosystems.
- Quality: Worldview International Foundation operates 6 VERRA certified projects with record high 96% mangrove survival rate.
- Community focus: 50% of profits made from the sales of Carbon credits is reinvested into sustainable development and livelihood projects. The funds are used to build sustainable infrastructure, support community empowerment and education and even provide university scholarships.
It’s for these reasons that our carbon credits are among the most valuable available across the planet. Not only can they help you on your road to net zero, but they allow you to make a real positive impact on wildlife conservation, biodiversity and vulnerable communities.
Credits aren’t just about carbon offsetting, they are an opportunity to support amazing projects for people and the planet.
Project Development
Plant Your Own Mangrove Forest
Carbon Credits are products after a forest has been planted, supporting the development of a project means being a part of the driving force that ensures reforestation happens!
Why invest in project development?
- Authentic Communications: Being a part of the development of a projects allows you to share the story of your project and the impact it is having on people and planet as it develops.
- Customer & Staff Engagement: Supporting a project during its development allows you, your customers and/or staff to play a key part in its success. Gain a deeper understanding of nature based solutions and set yourself apart from competitors.
- Secure Credit Availability: Investing in planting initiatives means securing your future credits now. Reducing the risk of limited supply in the future.
- Lower Credit Price: The price of carbon credits has the potential to increase in the future. Although supporting project development requires upfront investment, it is likely to yield a lower price per credit as they are not subject to the price volatility of the market.
- Income Opportunities: Investing in project development now can provide opportunities to sell excess credits in the future.
The impact of project development is a two way street. As well as providing you with the myriad of benefits above, it provides the essential funding required to reforest new locations, support more communities and protect against the risks of climate change.
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