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WELCOME TO FAIR CARBON

 

The world must urgently reduce GHG emissions and safeguard ecosystems.
Fair Carbon provides step-by-step guides to implement blue carbon projects matched to the requirements of leading carbon standards.

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Click "Start Here" for an overview of the process, or visit our Resources page to explore articles and data maps, including a map of all currently registered blue carbon projects.

 

 

DISCOVER OUR WORK

 

 
Blue Carbon 101: An Introductory Course 
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Global Blue Carbon Project Map
 
(Beta) Enabling Policy Conditions Map
 
Nationally Determined Contributions

 

 

LATEST NEWS

 

Applications for our Pilot Project Programme are now open!
 
Ocean X Climate Summit Panel: the Future of Blue Carbon
The High-Quality Blue Carbon Principles and Guidance
NDC map now includes all mangrove countries

 

MODULAR GUIDE TO MANGROVE BLUE CARBON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

 

Our modular guides cover the following steps in the project cycle:

 

MODULE 1 PRE-FEASIBILITY

Determine if your project is viable based on a high-level overview of project requirements and a basic financial model.

 

MODULE 2 FEASIBILITY STUDY

Create an in-depth feasibility study to pitch the project to potential funders.

 

MODULE 3 PROJECT DESIGN / PROJECT IDEA NOTE

Begin designing the project and writing the first required project document, the Project Idea Note (PIN) or draft Project Description (PD).

 

MODULE 4 PROJECT REGISTRATION / PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT

Create a project implementation plan and finalise the project design in the next project document, the Project Design Document (PDD) or Project Description (PD).

 

MODULE 5 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

Begin project implementation and engage with a third-party validation and verification body (VVB) to have the project audited.

 

MODULE 6 MONITORING AND PROJECT CLOSE

Earn carbon credits, market and sell credits to buyers, and continue project monitoring until project close and the project exit strategy.

The Fair Carbon platform is under development

Our modules, resources, and training content are being continually developed and reviewed. To get started, land managers, project developers, NGOs, and other user groups should register their projects here to receive updates. Follow us on social media to hear when we update or add to our content.

Fair Carbon modules currently support blue carbon projects in mangrove ecosystems pursuing registration under either the Plan Vivo or Verra standards.
Other ecosystems and standards will be added at a later date.

Fair Carbon is an independent Swiss non-profit organisation.

     

THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME WILL:
  • Provide detailed and accessible guidance to project design
  • Provide free consultations with our experts until guidance is published
  • Provide templates and tools to develop project documents
THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME WILL:
  • Introduce me to projects seeking funding
  • Provide detailed insight into how projects are being managed and progressing
  • De-risk my investment by providing project support
THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME WILL:
  • Introduce me to projects needing my services
  • Allow me to monitor project performance
  • Simplify my work by presenting all the needed information in standardized formats
THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME PROVIDES:
  • Expert advice from experienced practicioners
  • Best-practice data from projects around the world
  • An online platform to access information and upload proof of project progress
THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME PROVIDES:
  • Expert advice from experienced practicioners
  • Best-practice data from projects around the world
  • An online platform to access information and upload proof of project progress
THE FAIR CARBON PROGRAMME PROVIDES:
  • Expert advice from experienced practicioners
  • Best-practice data from projects around the world
  • An online platform to access information and upload proof of project progress