Village Climate Solutions

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Lindi Rural District in Tanzania

Village Climate Solutions

This project seeks to reduce green house gas emissions caused by unplanned deforestation on 41,924 ha of communal village land, while simultaneously promoting rural economic development and biodiversity conservation in Lindi Rural District in Tanzania. The primary project activities included land-use planning and establishing village forest reserves, which gives village governments secure tenure and regulatory authority over the forests within their boundaries. The project has also supported community members to develop new forest friendly livelihoods like bee-keeping, and improved credit accessibility for community members looking to establish small businesses. Finally, village earnings from the sale of verified GHG emissions reductions and royalties charged for sustainable forest use, will help to offset the opportunity costs of REDD.

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