Coordinates: 12.5579° N, 12.1744° W Kedougou, near Senegal’s borders with Mali and Guinea, has a tropical climate well-suited for agroforestry. Traditional crop intensification here has degraded soils and led to biodiversity loss, with peanut monocropping harming both the environment and the economy. With Veritree, Climate Wise supports agroforestry in this region, working to restore the… Continue reading Kedougou, Senegal – Agroforestry
Coordinates: 4.6510° S, 39.3689° E Southern Kenya’s coastal communities, reliant on mangrove ecosystems, face hardships due to rapid urbanization and ineffective governance. In partnership with Veritree and Earth Lungs, Climate Wise supports mangrove restoration in Kwale, aiming to uplift these impoverished communities. Restoring these mangrove forests bolsters biodiversity, supports sustainable fishing, and creates new income opportunities,… Continue reading Kwale, Kenya – Mangrove Restoration
Coordinates: 3.2987° S, 40.0203° E Kilifi County’s coastal mangrove ecosystems are essential for local livelihoods and environmental stability. Rapid urbanization and overharvesting have degraded these forests, leading to habitat loss and increased poverty. With Veritree and Earth Lungs, Climate Wise is restoring these vital mangrove estuaries. This project empowers coastal communities by providing fishing grounds,… Continue reading Kilifi, Kenya – Mangrove Restoration
Kelp forests are vital for biodiversity and Indigenous traditions in the Pacific Northwest, serving as food, medicine, and habitat for marine life. Sadly, over 40% of global kelp forests have declined due to climate change and overexploitation. This project, led by Veritree in partnership with Coastal Kelp and the Sechelt First Nations, focuses on restoring… Continue reading Sunshine Coast, Canada – Kelp Forest Restoration
Coordinates: 1.6058° S, 30.4195° E Located in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, Gatsibo is ideal for agroforestry, boasting a warm climate and fertile hillsides. However, extensive farming has led to soil erosion and landslides, impacting local communities. With your support, Climate Wise partners with Veritree, One Acre Fund, the Rwandan Government, and local farmers to promote sustainable… Continue reading Gatsibo, East Rwanda – Agroforestry
3. GOOD HEALTH 6. CLEAN WATER 8. WORK + ECONOMIC GROWTH 13. CLIMATE ACTION 15. LIFE ON LAND Untreated water and poor sanitation cause an estimated 10 million cases of diarrhoea and 10,000 deaths each year, mostly in rural areas among children under the age of five. Between 2001 to 2018 Cambodia lost 2.17Mha of… Continue reading Cleaner Safer Water Project In Cambodia
Based in Zimbabwe, Imire is dedicated to protecting wildlife and strongly believes that rural communities and conservation programmes can successfully thrive side by side, working together to ensure the protection of our natural heritage. Their vision is to enhance the relationships between tourism, conservation programmes and community areas through long-term, sustainable environmental management and positive… Continue reading Imire Climate Wise Reforestation Project
This 20 MW biomass power project generates electricity using rice husks from local communities. By using renewable fuel, this project reduces local waste whilst reducing emissions by replacing fossil fuel intensive based power generation. Project impacts and benefits: Money generated through the sale of carbon credits provides: A community First Aid Health Center to the… Continue reading Godawari Power and Ispat Limited
Climate Wise is part of a public-private initiative focussing on restoring seagrass and the micro-ecosystem around Bermuda to its former state. Seagrass ecosystems can sequester significant amounts of carbon and store it as organic carbon in sediment for long periods, making them one of the most significant natural carbon sinks globally. Compared to terrestrial forests,… Continue reading Bermuda Seagrass Project
6.5 MW Mini Hydro Power Project in Sri Lanka Alternate Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. has constructed a run-of-river 6.5 MW mini hydropower plant in Sri Lanka. The project activity involves generation of up to 20,000 MWh clean electricity annually from a small-scale hydropower plant. The generated power is then supplied to the Sri Lankan national… Continue reading Adavikanda 6.5 MW Mini Hydro Power Project in Sri Lanka
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