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Makira Forest Protection REDD+ Project (Madagascar)

Madagascar · Maroantsetra · See the Madagascar profile

Evidence: Observational / pre–post Top 9% 67/100 · Ask Evidence Copilot about this practice

WCS-managed REDD+ project protecting 372,470 ha of primary rainforest and 73 community forests in NE Madagascar. VCS + CCB Gold certified; 1.2 Mt CO2e avoided per year; 90,000 people in 120 villages receive 90% of carbon revenues.

372,470 ha
Rainforest protected
1.2M tCO2e/yr
Avoided emissions
90,000
People benefiting
Makira Forest Protection REDD+ Project (Madagascar)

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Period
2005-present
Keywords
Tropical rainforest, carbon, biodiversity, REDD+

Context

The Makira Forest Protection REDD+ Project, managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, protects primary rainforest and community forests in north-eastern Madagascar under the Verra VCS and CCB Gold standards.

Results

It protects 372,470 ha plus 73 community forests, avoids about 1.2 million tCO2e per year, and channels 90% of carbon revenues to 90,000 people across 120 villages.

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