Proyecto Cordillera Azul

The Cordillera Azul National Park in Peru is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem, including a wide range of plant and animal species. The surrounding area of the park, next to the Rio Biabo, is also an important habitat for flora and fauna, which we aim to protect through a conservation concession covering 42,000 hectares.

The conservation concession will empower local communities to trade local crops such as cacao, providing them with a sustainable livelihood while preserving the area’s ecosystems. The conservation area will be managed to the VCS/Verra standard, which sets guidelines for ensuring the integrity and quality of carbon credits.

Carbon credits are a way of financing conservation efforts by enabling individuals and companies to offset their carbon emissions. A carbon credit represents a reduction of one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in greenhouse gas emissions. The reduction is achieved by activities that either prevent the release of greenhouse gases, such as deforestation or by capturing and storing carbon, such as reforestation.

By generating carbon credits through the conservation of the area around Cordillera Azul National Park, we aim to create a sustainable source of funding to preserve the region’s ecosystems and create bio corridors around the park. These bio corridors will provide connectivity between different parts of the park, allowing for the movement of wildlife and preserving genetic diversity.

The area surrounding Cordillera Azul National Park is home to a variety of species, including the jaguar, ocelot, tapir, and howler monkey. It is also home to over 1,500 species of plants, including many medicinal plants used by local communities. The area is also an important source of water, with the Rio Biabo providing water to nearby communities.

Through the conservation concession, we aim to preserve the rich biodiversity of the area and support the local communities that depend on it. By empowering local communities and generating carbon credits, we hope to create a sustainable model for conservation that benefits both people and the planet.