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This project protects and restores 930 hectares of mangroves in the Ejido Ursulo Galván, located in Tabasco, Mexico. Mangroves are among the most efficient ecosystems for sequestering carbon, storing it both above and below ground, often for hundreds or thousands of years. By preventing degradation and promoting reforestation with native species, this initiative generates verified carbon credits and revitalizes local biodiversity.
Community-led since its inception, the project includes hydrological restoration, channel maintenance, afforestation with red and white mangroves, and fire prevention measures. These interventions increase the mangrove’s ability to absorb carbon while improving ecosystem resilience.
Local Ejidatarios (Indigenous peoples entitled to land rights in Mexico) play a central role in all aspects of the project, from monitoring and management to environmental education and forest patrols.
CAR1429
Registered
Ejido Ursulo Galván, Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco, Mexico
ARR/Mangrove Restoration
9,267 tCO₂e (first two reporting periods combined)
May 10, 2018 – May 4, 2048
Community-led conservation, improved livelihoods, education and gender inclusion
The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions:
Environment
The project has avoided 9,267 tCO₂e of emissions during its first two reporting periods and aims to continue reducing carbon through natural regeneration and afforestation of native mangrove species. Mangroves also act as barriers against hurricanes, control erosion, filter water, and serve as critical nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Over 200 hectares have already been successfully reforested with red and white mangroves.
Community
Ejidatarios have made a long-term commitment to protect and restore their mangrove ecosystems. Community education programs raise awareness about mangrove protection, and the project has become a model for community-based conservation, recognized by the United Nations Equator Initiative. Infrastructure like firebreak channels and vigilance patrols are maintained by local teams.
Employment and Inclusion
The project promotes inclusive development breaking traditions gender roles, with both men and women taking active roles in the development, monitoring and decision making of the project. The first female Promotora Ejidal – Community Leader – was also elected, underscoring the project’s commitment to gender equality.
Biodiversity
The mangrove ecosystem supports a wide range of native and migratory species, including the osprey, three-ridged turtle, iguana, manatee, and dozens of fish and bird species. The mangrove zone also forms a biodiversity corridor that connects to the Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve.
The Manglares Ursulo Galvan project is registered under the Climate Action Reserve (CAR) using the Mexico Forest Protocol and adheres to national environmental laws and forest tenure governance. It demonstrates how rural communities can lead in climate action while enhancing local livelihoods.
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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.
He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.
Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.
Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.
Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.
Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education.
She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).
Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.
He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.
Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.
Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.