Developed in partnership with Earthshot Labs, the project works closely with local communities and government authorities to ensure effective forest protection and community benefit delivery. The project is on track for registration and certification.
Standards
First credit issuance
2027
Forest conservation and biodiversity protection in Cambodia
The Lomphat REDD+ project protects 130,000 hectares of government forest from land encroachment, agricultural conversion, illegal logging, and wildlife poaching in the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary. Located in a biodiversity hotspot and recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area, the sanctuary holds exceptional ecological value with focused conservation efforts on flagship species including Giant Ibis, White Shouldered Ibis, Red-headed Vulture, and Eld's Deer and their critical habitats. The project combines regular ranger patrols and comprehensive boundary demarcation with a Sustainable Livelihoods Program that supports sustainable rice production (Ibis Rice) in 10 Community protected areas. Over the next 40 years, more than 8.8 million tCO2eq emissions are expected to be avoided from being released into the atmosphere, while 20 permanent jobs will be created and community benefits sustained through comprehensive livelihood improvement initiatives.
Activities
Forest conservation: Regular ranger patrols and comprehensive boundary demarcation to prevent land encroachment and illegal activities
Biodiversity monitoring: Systematic monitoring of flagship species including Giant Ibis, White Shouldered Ibis, Red-headed Vulture, and Eld's Deer
Sustainable agriculture: Support for sustainable rice production (Ibis Rice) in 4 villages 10 community protected areas, creating economic alternatives to forest exploitation
Education support: Annual distribution of 20 scholarships to invest in local communities' future
Livelihood improvement: Comprehensive Sustainable Livelihoods Program addressing community needs while reducing forest pressure
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