Ejido Sierra de Agua

Located on native land called an Ejido in Veracruz Mexico, this is improved forest management (IFM) project, enables an indigenous community to manage their forests more sustainably while earning income. The key activities include reducing the rate of timber harvesting and encouraging the growth of native forests. By harvesting less, the community allows the forest to sequester more carbon, which directly combats climate change by capturing and storing atmospheric CO2. Additionally, promoting native forest growth enhances biodiversity, improves soil quality, and strengthens ecosystems, which can provide long-term resilience to climate impacts. The project also offers a host of beyond carbon benefits, including supporting the livelihoods of native communities

Nature-based projects like this one face some risk of reversal. During the life of the project, carbon storage may be affected by flood, fire, or logging. After the project’s end date, land use changes may also reduce carbon storage.