Adapting to climate change, preventing desertification and enhancing food security aren’t separate paths in development, but come together in the soil.
By applying remote sensing technology and machine learning, we are able to provide up to date, reliable and low-cost soil carbon measurements and develop verified carbon offset projects.
These projects not only remove CO2 from the atmosphere, but mitigate conflict and food insecurity in the most vulnerable areas.
Six Communities in Niger's Northern Tahoua and Agadez Regions
The people are the prime beneficiaries. Through our LRER program, we will counter the degradation of the ecosystem, restore the outdoor environment, and help populations adapt to the changing climate.
Community Leadership
Community Environmental Leaders / Local Farmers and Pastoralists
Community environmental leaders, local farmers and pastoralists will be taught restoration techniques. They will also be trained in the sustainable/non-invasive harvest of tree resources (leaves, fruits, medicinal bark) for personal and profitable purposes. They will also be involved in LRER design, implementation, training and M&E.
Design and implementation
Local Traditional/Political Leaders
Local leaders, traditional and political, will be involved LRER design, implementation, training and M&E.
Design and implementation
Regional Government of Niger
Regional Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and Forestry will be involved in LRER design, implementation, training and M&E.