PLAN VIVO

This award is bestowed upon Plan Vivo for its pioneering approach to community-based forestry and agroforestry projects. This model crucially prioritises the direct involvement of local communities, aiming not only to sequester carbon but also to significantly enhance their livelihoods and foster greater climate resilience.

The standard's profound commitment extends beyond mere carbon sequestration, focusing instead on achieving a critical balance between project developer accessibility and stringent technical rigour. This careful equilibrium is a fundamental aspect of maintaining the integrity and credibility of the voluntary carbon market, ensuring that projects are both implementable and impactful.

Plan Vivo's leadership is further exemplified by its innovative new biodiversity credit protocol. This development demonstrates a truly holistic integration of climate action with essential nature conservation efforts and the principles of equitable sustainable development, setting a high benchmark for projects that deliver comprehensive environmental and social benefits.