Journey 16 - Task 14

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Introduction to Biodiversity Credits

Task 14: Case studies: where justice meets impact

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Case studies: where justice meets impact

These projects show what happens when IPs and LCs are not just consulted — but lead.

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Babatana Rainforest, Solomon Islands

Yaeda Valley, Tanzania

Eselenkei Conservancy, Kenya

Herencia Colombia (HECO)

Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

8 million hectares conserved through a landmark First Nations–government partnership. Conservation commitments are linked to new investments, business innovation, and local governance.

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Case studies: where justice meets impact

When IPs and LCs lead, conservation is more likely to last.

This Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) model is safeguarding 32 million hectares across Colombia, including Indigenous-managed lands — with sustained funding, public-private partnerships, and Indigenous leadership.

To create sustainable economic opportunities from tourism while safeguarding the environment and wildlife, the community partnered with EarthAcre to launch a biodiversity credit project — providing direct payments to individual landowners and co-creating a digital benefit-sharing platform with Indigenous leaders.

Led by the Hadzabe and Datooga, this community REDD+ project protects 238,000+ hectares and sustains endangered species. Revenues fund game scouts and reinforce community land rights.

The Sirebe Tribe created a Protected Area, set up a women-led savings club, and established their own ranger corps. Their credits reduced over 87,000 tons of emissions and redirected income into water systems, sanitation, and women’s leadership.