Verified & ActiveForest Conservation
Cambodia REDD+ Forest Protection
Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
2021-2023
Protection of biodiverse rainforest in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains, preventing illegal logging while supporting indigenous communities.
95k
tCO₂e Available
$13.2
Per tonne
445,339
hectares
95,000
Credits Available
$13.2
Price per tonne
2021-2023
Vintage Year
VCS REDD+ (VM0015)
Methodology
VCSCCBS Gold Level
Standards
Project Overview
This REDD+ project protects 445,339 hectares of tropical rainforest in the Cardamom Mountains, one of Southeast Asia's largest remaining intact rainforests. The project prevents illegal logging and land conversion while providing alternative livelihoods for local communities. The area harbors exceptional biodiversity including Asian elephants, clouded leopards, and over 450 bird species.
Key Technologies
Satellite Forest Monitoring
Community Ranger Patrols
Wildlife Camera Traps
Mobile Reporting Apps
Project Timeline
Community Consultations
2018 - Agreements signed with 8 indigenous communities
Ranger Program Launch
2020 - Community forest rangers trained and deployed
VCS Verification
2022 - First verification completed, 38,000 credits issued
Ecotourism Development
2023 - Community-led ecotourism program launched
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Quick Facts
Project Area:445,339 hectares
Annual Reduction:~38,000 tCO₂e
Project Life:30 years
Registry ID:VCS-1650
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