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This impactful forest carbon initiative supports the conservation and sustainable management of one of the last remaining continuous tropical and temperate forest landscapes in Mexico. Located within the Indigenous territory of San Miguel Chimalapa in Oaxaca, the project safeguards critical ecosystems that provide ecological connectivity across the Mesoamerican biological corridor.
The project applies Improved Forest Management (IFM) practices under the Climate Action Reserve Mexico Forest Protocol v3.0, promoting long-term carbon storage while reinforcing sustainable territorial governance. Covering a total project area of 134,000 hectares, including nearly 60,000 hectares of managed activity area, this initiative contributes to large-scale forest conservation and carbon removal efforts over a 100-year commitment period.
The forest landscape hosts an exceptional mosaic of ecosystems, including evergreen tropical forests, cloud forests, and mountainous habitats with internationally recognized biodiversity value. The territory provides refuge for threatened species such as jaguars, pumas, tapirs, spider monkeys, and quetzals, making the project highly significant for both climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
This project currently offers 394,606 verified IFM carbon credits across 2023–2025 vintages, while future issuances are expected to generate approximately 200,000 additional credits annually. The credits are fully issued, CCP-aligned, and eligible under CORSIA requirements, subject to Mexico’s Letter of Authorization framework.
CAR1963
Registered
San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca, Mexico
Improved Forest Management (IFM)
200,000 tCO₂e
2023 – 2123
Strengthening indigenous governance, biodiversity protection, sustainable forestry, local employment, and long-term territorial management initiatives
The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions:
Environment
The project contributes significantly to climate mitigation by protecting large forested landscapes with high carbon storage potential and implementing Improved Forest Management practices that strengthen carbon capture and retention. The initiative has already supported the removal of more than 556,540 metric tons of CO₂e while enhancing biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience.
The project also supports biodiversity monitoring activities through the training of local brigades, installation of camera traps, and development of ecological monitoring systems. More than 219 species have been identified within the territory for the development of a Tree Species Manual, reinforcing the scientific and conservation value of the landscape.
Community
The project is rooted in Indigenous communal governance and is managed collectively through customary decision-making systems led by the Zoque Indigenous Community. Approximately 6,711 people reside within the territory, where community assemblies guide forest management and territorial planning activities.
Carbon revenues generated through the initiative directly support long-term territorial management and community reinvestment programs. A substantial portion of project revenues is allocated back into sustainable territorial management activities, strengthening governance, conservation planning, water resource management, and community-based enterprises.
Employment
This project creates formal employment opportunities for community members participating in biodiversity monitoring, forest management, conservation, and territorial governance activities. It also supports the diversification of sustainable forest income through agroforestry systems, silvopastoral initiatives, and the development of community enterprises.
The initiative further strengthens local technical capacities through training programs focused on forest stewardship, fire resilience, ecological monitoring, and sustainable land management practices, contributing to long-term economic resilience within the Indigenous territory.
Technical and Legal Documentation
A commercial-ready data room is available for qualified stakeholders and includes project design documentation, verification reports, ratings reports, and associated technical materials. Access to documentation is available following execution of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as part of formal engagement discussions.
Verification: This project is verified by the Verified Carbon Standard.
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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.