Field visits play a crucial role in ensuring the transparency and success of our projects. They allow us to witness firsthand the impact of our work, refine our monitoring methods, and deliver measurable outcomes. Recently, our Project Developer, Angela Rubilla, and Earth Observation Manager, Usman Tahir, visited the North Bandai Bamboo Reforestation Project, a collaboration with our local partner EcoPlanet Bamboo.
The project is restoring 2,000 hectares of degraded land by planting 1,000,000 bamboo seedlings and 100,000 native trees, sequestering carbon while supporting biodiversity and preventing soil erosion. It creates local jobs, supports regenerative farming, and strengthens communities through long-term development plans in education, sanitation, and village tree planting.
For Angela and Usman, the visit was an amazing opportunity to engage with local stakeholders, observe project implementation, and refine our geospatial models. These on-the-ground interactions also deepen our understanding of the challenges and successes our partners experience, ensuring we can continuously improve project outcomes.
Angela Rubilla’s experience:
Angela shares her experience from the field:
“Our days out on the field were warm, and the people we met were even warmer, always greeting us with a smile or a friendly wave. Seeing the project activities and their tangible impacts was truly inspiring. Witnessing how bamboo helps mitigate forest degradation and restore vulnerable ecosystems reinforced the importance of this work. The visit also highlighted how crucial carbon financing is for supporting the growth of nearby underprivileged communities—whether it’s providing clean drinking water, improving school facilities, or offering training for agricultural micro-enterprises.”
Usman Tahir’s insights:
For Usman, the site visit was an opportunity to connect real-world conditions with the data-driven work that the Earth Observation team conducts remotely:
“It was an amazing experience to witness the project’s impact on the ground, which we normally observe through geospatial analysis. Using drone technology, we collected valuable data to improve the accuracy of spatial models, ensuring our analysis reflects true environmental conditions. This leads to more informed decision-making and enhances the quality of our monitoring activities.”
At ClimatePartner Impact, we prioritize robust, transparent, and scientific monitoring. By combining Earth Observation technology, including satellite data and drone imagery with regular on-the-ground assessments, we ensure our projects have measurable and lasting outcomes. This approach enables us to track changes in the ecosystem, refine our models, and continuously improve the implementation of our carbon projects.