Category: The Gran Chaco

REDD+ Corazón Verde del Chaco Project commences CCB Verification public comment period for the 2022 monitoring period

Verra has commenced a 30-day public comment period for CCB Verification of the 2022 monitoring period on Quadriz’ REDD+ carbon project named ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’. Comments are invited from the public.

The REDD+ CCB biodiversity monitoring work: Andrea Weiler interview

The forest of the Paraguayan Chaco, like the neighbouring Amazon, is a haven for animals that face extinction if the forest is not kept in tact. Today, the Paraguayan Chaco is losing its forest cover, due to land use change, faster than most places on earth.

CCB Verification public comment period commences on Quadriz’ REDD+ Corazón Verde del Chaco Project

Verra has commenced a 30-day public comment period for CCB Verification on Quadriz’ VCS+CCB REDD+ carbon project named ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’. Comments are invited from the public.

The giant anteater: a vulnerable species protected by REDD+

The Gran Chaco is South America’s second-largest native forest area and is home to vulnerable wildlife and a threatened ecosystem.

Public comment period commences on Quadriz’ REDD+ Corazón Verde del Chaco Project

Quadriz has commenced the 30-day public comment period on its VCS+CCB REDD+ carbon project named ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’. Comments are invited from the public.

Jaguars caught on camera in new Quadriz biodiversity monitoring

Quadriz is celebrating the first successful three months of biodiversity impact monitoring for its REDD+ Corazón Verde del Chaco project.

What makes carbon offsets ‘good quality’ and why does it matter?

Not all carbon offsets are created equal. In fact, some are outdated and no longer meet the standards of top carbon offset certification organisations. Some do not do what they claim to do. They are unfit for the global voluntary carbon market.

The Gran Chaco: Calling deforestation S.O.S.

While deforestation in Latin America has typically been focused on the rapid destruction of the Amazon, the second largest forest in South America, the Gran Chaco, stretched between Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia, ranks as the number one deforestation hotspot on earth. Climate change and its effects is greatly linked to the loss of biodiversity and the rapid destruction of these forests.

Global Warming combined with El Niño: Crossing the dangerous 1.5ºC threshold

Global warming is a serious concern for the Earth due to the disrupting nature of the planet’s ecosystems which are crucial for human and ecosystem survival.

New survey shows Voluntary Carbon Market participants optimistic about future growth

A new survey capturing the sentiment around Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) has shown optimism about its future growth in the coming years.

REDD+ Corazón Verde del Chaco Project commences CCB Verification public comment period for the 2022 monitoring period

Verra has commenced a 30-day public comment period for CCB Verification of the 2022 monitoring period on Quadriz’ REDD+ carbon project named ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’. Comments are invited from the public.

New study: Buying carbon offsets demonstrates companies’ increased commitment to climate action

New research reveals that companies that purchase carbon offsets do more to cut down their own internal greenhouse gas emissions that those who do not offset. The findings appear to contradict a series of bad press that recently dismissed carbon offsets as an ineffective tool for decarbonisation.

How voluntary carbon market can help decarbonise shipping

Dive into innovative solutions and strategies that enable businesses to offset emissions, reduce carbon footprints, and promote sustainability in maritime transport. Discover the benefits, success stories, and the transformative role of voluntary carbon markets in shaping a greener future for global shipping.

Largest REDD+ carbon project in Paraguay ‘Corazón Verde del Chaco Project’ completes VCS & CCB validation

The project is the largest Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) carbon project in Paraguay. Using carbon finance, the project protects thousands of hectares of forest threatened by deforestation as well as preserving habitat for endangered birds, plants and mammals, some of which are found nowhere else on earth.

Growth set to continue for the Voluntary Carbon Market

The race is on to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030. Overshooting this target would see the world exceed 1.5°C of global warming compared to pre-industrial levels and the most destructive climate impacts.

Jobs, crop security and other co-benefits of REDD+ projects

What are the benefits of REDD+projects, and why are they so important? This article covers some of these - what are known as co-benefits - of REDD+ programmes. From green job creation to crop security and reduced risk of extreme drought, we take a look at some of the key benefits of preserving and restoring forests.

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