Reforestation and Restoration of degraded mangrove lands, sustainable livelihood and community development in Myanmar
Project/Juridiction proponent
| Name | Website | Location of headquarters | Organization type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldview International Foundation | https://wif.foundation/en/ | Myanmar | NGO/private non for profit |
Project/Juridiction Partners
| Name | Website | Location of headquarters | Organization type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayeyarwady Regional Government | ND | Myanmar | Public |
| Forest Department | ND | Myanmar | Public |
| Forest Research Institute | ND | Myanmar | Research/academic institute |
| Myanmar University of Forestry | ND | Myanmar | Public |
| Pathein University | ND | Myanmar | Public |
| Prime Carbon Co Ltd | ND | Myanmar | Private for profit |
| Thabawkan Village Tract Mangrove Conservation Committee | ND | Myanmar | local communities/landowners/cooperatives |
| Thaegone Village Tract Mangrove Conservation Committee | ND | Myanmar | local communities/landowners/cooperatives |
Project characteristics
- ID-RECCO ID639
- Project status 2022Ongoing
- Project nameReforestation and Restoration of degraded mangrove lands, sustainable livelihood and community development in Myanmar
- Secondary name
- CountryMyanmar
- Last IDRECCO update year2020
- Size (in hectare)2146
- Start yearND
- End year2035
- Duration20
- Project descriptionThe project will be implemented on 2146.48 ha of degraded lands of the Northern part of Ayeyarwady Division of Myanmar. The lands that will be restored under the project belong to Magyi, Thabawkan and Thaegone village tracts and this restoration will create a healthy mangrove ecosystem. The species identified for this reforestation project are Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera sexangula and Ceriops tagal.
- Objective 1biodiversity conservation
- Objective 2climate
- Objective 3social development
- Deforestation driversenergy wood, local livelihoods
- Type of forestwetland
- Project activityARR
- Project TypeARR
- Details for Afforestation/Reforestation activityecosystem restoration
- Multiple locations?Yes
- Jurisdiction level 1Division: Ayeyarwady
- Jurisdiction level 2ShweThaung Yan Township
Carbon accounting
- Crediting period2015-2035
- Period to calculate annual carbon credits
- Annual carbon credits
- Total carbon credits3680125
- Leakage is expected?no
- Carbon pools includedAbove ground biomass | Below ground biomass | Soil organic carbon
- Gasses includedCO2
- Reference period start year2010
- Reference period end year2015
- Carbon standard 1VCS
Carbon certification
- Carbon standard 1 Progresscertified
- Carbon standard 1 Publication date43157
- Carbon standard 1 Weblinkshttps://registry.verra.org/mymodule/ProjectDoc/Project_ViewFile.asp?FileID=24143&IDKEY=qiofj09234rm9oq4jndsma80vcalksdjf98cxkjaf90823nmq3c33293197
- Carbon standard 1 Expiry dateND
- Carbon standard 2none
- Carbon standard 2 ProgressND
- Carbon standard 2 Publication dateND
- Carbon standard 2 WeblinksND
- Carbon standard 2 Expiry dateND
- Carbon standard 3none
- Carbon standard 3 ProgressND
- Carbon standard 3 Publication dateND
- Carbon standard 3 WeblinksND
- Carbon standard 3 Expiry dateND
- Source of informationhttps://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/1764 https://registry.verra.org/mymodule/ProjectDoc/Project_ViewFile.asp?FileID=24147&IDKEY=olksjoiuwqowrnoiuomnckjashoufifmln902309ksdflku098933298713
Community level intervention
- Any monetary benefits?Yes
- Monetary benefit typeNon-conditional
- Monetary benefit detailThe project provide income generation through employment
- Provides employment?Yes
- Are there non-cash benefits?Yes
- Economic activities - typeecotourism | fishing
- Is there tenure clarification?No
- Is there environmental education?Yes
- Is there forest access restriction or control/monitoring of deforestation?No
- Is there forest enhancement?Yes
- Is there community infrastracture improvement?Yes
- Is there other community benefits?Yes