GMT Restoration & Conservation Project in North Sumatra (001-OxC) is the inaugural blue carbon conservation project launched under the OxCarbon Standard. Situated in North Sumatra, 001-OxC aims to conserve and regenerate coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests and marine coastal areas. 001-OxC is paving the way for the next-generation science-based approach to scalable blue carbon management in SouthEast Asia.
We partner with Marex Asia and our sister enterprise at Handprint Tech to purchase and retire OxCarbon certified blue carbon credits and provide proof of retirement while creating social and biodiversity co-benefits.
GMT Restoration & Conservation Project in North Sumatra (001-OxC) is the inaugural blue carbon conservation project launched under the OxCarbon Standard. Situated in North Sumatra, 001-OxC aims to conserve and regenerate coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests and marine coastal areas. 001-OxC is paving the way for the next-generation science-based approach to scalable blue carbon management in SouthEast Asia.
We partner with Marex Asia and our sister enterprise at Handprint Tech to purchase and retire OxCarbon certified blue carbon credits and provide proof of retirement while creating social and biodiversity co-benefits.
| Village | Project Area (ha) |
| Salahaji | 255.50 |
| Halaban | 247.52 |
| Pulau Kampai | 1,001.37 |
| Pangkalan Siata | 801.21 |
| Total | 2305.6 |
| Village | Project Area (ha) |
| Teluk Meku | 84.25 |
| Tanjung Pasir | 115.87 |
| Seir Meran | 620.48 |
| Pulau Semblian | 391.67 |
| Perlis | 337.37 |
| Total | 1550 |
001-OxC is developing coastal mangrove forests on the East coast of Sumatra Island in Indonesia, of which there are two types: protected and productive forests.
The core purpose of the project is the effective conservation of one of the last remaining contiguous mangrove ecosystems in North Sumatra, a region of intensive degradation and deforestation of coastal forests over the last decade. The illustration style is unique and conveys rich emotions.
In addition to implementing, sustaining, and fortifying social programs, the project serves as the vanguard application of KACSAT monitoring engine and the OxCarbon Standard.
Mangrove forestry conservation provides local communities with long and stable jobs
Mangroves support reappearance of game for subsistence hunting and lower the salinity of coastal waters which increases local fish stocks.
The project commits to providing training to communities by skilled forest instructors and biologists
Women form a majority of the workforce at Yagasu and are a driving force behind the nurseries
People working at the nurseries and forest rangers are well paid, supporting local economic development
By supporting regeneration in rural areas, we reduce inequalities and create economic opportunities outside richer urbanised regions
Well-maintained mangrove forests, cultivation of aquaculture, fishing, and honey, support sustainable communities.
Fair co-benefit agreements are in place with the communities to ensure they reap financial rewards
001-OxC seeks a transition from climate impacts via avoided deforestation to active removals over its project lifetime
Mangrove roots filter pollution from the seas and present an ideal location for sea-life to reproduce and thrive
The entire food chain is present in well-kept mangrove forests, from plant eaters to smaller / larger predators, and varied bird life
We obtained all permissions from governing bodies, including SRN registration, to conduct forest conservation activities
For individual philanthropic donations for 001-OxC, visit our sister site at Handprint Tech.
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