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Trees for Global Benefits in Uganda
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Albertine Rift, Mount Elgon & Mount Rwenzori, Uganda
Albertine Rift, Mount Elgon & Mount Rwenzori, Uganda
4.2/5.0
4.2/5.0
Plan Vivo
Plan Vivo
Oxford Category:
4
4
Buyer Protection
41,000
smallholders involved
87
community groups
50
commercial nurseries
2,1 million +
tCO2e removed
140+
people employed
Overview
Update 2024
Update 2023
Update 2022
Carbon Impact
The Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project is a longstanding cooperative carbon offsetting initiative, addressing the threat of deforestation in Uganda, driven by population growth and improved living standards. It employs carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration through small-scale, farmer-led forestry and agroforestry practices, reducing pressure on natural resources in protected areas.
The project has demonstrated great performance over the years, including the support of more smallholder farmers with sustainable land-use practices, the expansion of new project communities, and the introduction of new tree-planting activities. The long-term payments for carbon uptake and agroforestry practices enhanced local communities their income stability as well as food and fuel security significantly.
Impact on Biodiveristy
Project participants plant threatened indigenous and agroforestry species, contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. This approach has various environmental benefits, offering food, medicines, and industrial resources while enhancing people's connection to nature. It also positively affects catchments by better regulating water flow and preventing soil erosion. So far this has impacted seven catchments, which promotes water purification, moisture retention, and reducing flood and landslide risks.
The project covers nine carefully chosen protected areas, based on their ecosystem services value and potential to involve communities in co-management. Forest communities are incentivized to plant trees on private lands to improve the connectivity between protected areas and are trained in small-scale fuelwood and timber production to ensure that existing ecosystems are being preserved. Currently, 79% of indigenous tree species are successfully planted.
Impact on the Environment
Operating across 5 districts, the project targets communities neighboring protected areas and areas of high ecological importance, such as national parks and forest reserves. Despite being protected, these areas face widespread and rapid degradation because of extensive encroachment of agricultural land. Communities are encouraged to protect and restore the forests through cost-effective methods like improved land management, tree planting, forest management, and assisted natural regeneration (ANR).
The project strategically selects planting sites in highly degraded areas with significant carbon sequestration potential. This includes the planting of indigenous species that reduce the pressure on existing forests. In terms of CO₂ sequestration, the project has already mobilized emissions reduction units exceeding one million tons and achieved a total emission reduction of 3,890,163 tonnes throughout its duration.
Overview
Update 2024
Update 2023
Update 2022
Carbon Impact
The Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project is a longstanding cooperative carbon offsetting initiative, addressing the threat of deforestation in Uganda, driven by population growth and improved living standards. It employs carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration through small-scale, farmer-led forestry and agroforestry practices, reducing pressure on natural resources in protected areas.
The project has demonstrated great performance over the years, including the support of more smallholder farmers with sustainable land-use practices, the expansion of new project communities, and the introduction of new tree-planting activities. The long-term payments for carbon uptake and agroforestry practices enhanced local communities their income stability as well as food and fuel security significantly.
Impact on Biodiveristy
Project participants plant threatened indigenous and agroforestry species, contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. This approach has various environmental benefits, offering food, medicines, and industrial resources while enhancing people's connection to nature. It also positively affects catchments by better regulating water flow and preventing soil erosion. So far this has impacted seven catchments, which promotes water purification, moisture retention, and reducing flood and landslide risks.
The project covers nine carefully chosen protected areas, based on their ecosystem services value and potential to involve communities in co-management. Forest communities are incentivized to plant trees on private lands to improve the connectivity between protected areas and are trained in small-scale fuelwood and timber production to ensure that existing ecosystems are being preserved. Currently, 79% of indigenous tree species are successfully planted.
Impact on the Environment
Operating across 5 districts, the project targets communities neighboring protected areas and areas of high ecological importance, such as national parks and forest reserves. Despite being protected, these areas face widespread and rapid degradation because of extensive encroachment of agricultural land. Communities are encouraged to protect and restore the forests through cost-effective methods like improved land management, tree planting, forest management, and assisted natural regeneration (ANR).
The project strategically selects planting sites in highly degraded areas with significant carbon sequestration potential. This includes the planting of indigenous species that reduce the pressure on existing forests. In terms of CO₂ sequestration, the project has already mobilized emissions reduction units exceeding one million tons and achieved a total emission reduction of 3,890,163 tonnes throughout its duration.
Overview
Update 2024
Update 2023
Update 2022
Carbon Impact
The Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project is a longstanding cooperative carbon offsetting initiative, addressing the threat of deforestation in Uganda, driven by population growth and improved living standards. It employs carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration through small-scale, farmer-led forestry and agroforestry practices, reducing pressure on natural resources in protected areas.
The project has demonstrated great performance over the years, including the support of more smallholder farmers with sustainable land-use practices, the expansion of new project communities, and the introduction of new tree-planting activities. The long-term payments for carbon uptake and agroforestry practices enhanced local communities their income stability as well as food and fuel security significantly.
Impact on Biodiveristy
Project participants plant threatened indigenous and agroforestry species, contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. This approach has various environmental benefits, offering food, medicines, and industrial resources while enhancing people's connection to nature. It also positively affects catchments by better regulating water flow and preventing soil erosion. So far this has impacted seven catchments, which promotes water purification, moisture retention, and reducing flood and landslide risks.
The project covers nine carefully chosen protected areas, based on their ecosystem services value and potential to involve communities in co-management. Forest communities are incentivized to plant trees on private lands to improve the connectivity between protected areas and are trained in small-scale fuelwood and timber production to ensure that existing ecosystems are being preserved. Currently, 79% of indigenous tree species are successfully planted.
Impact on the Environment
Operating across 5 districts, the project targets communities neighboring protected areas and areas of high ecological importance, such as national parks and forest reserves. Despite being protected, these areas face widespread and rapid degradation because of extensive encroachment of agricultural land. Communities are encouraged to protect and restore the forests through cost-effective methods like improved land management, tree planting, forest management, and assisted natural regeneration (ANR).
The project strategically selects planting sites in highly degraded areas with significant carbon sequestration potential. This includes the planting of indigenous species that reduce the pressure on existing forests. In terms of CO₂ sequestration, the project has already mobilized emissions reduction units exceeding one million tons and achieved a total emission reduction of 3,890,163 tonnes throughout its duration.
Overview
Update 2024
Update 2023
Update 2022
Carbon Impact
The Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project is a longstanding cooperative carbon offsetting initiative, addressing the threat of deforestation in Uganda, driven by population growth and improved living standards. It employs carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration through small-scale, farmer-led forestry and agroforestry practices, reducing pressure on natural resources in protected areas.
The project has demonstrated great performance over the years, including the support of more smallholder farmers with sustainable land-use practices, the expansion of new project communities, and the introduction of new tree-planting activities. The long-term payments for carbon uptake and agroforestry practices enhanced local communities their income stability as well as food and fuel security significantly.
Impact on Biodiveristy
Project participants plant threatened indigenous and agroforestry species, contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. This approach has various environmental benefits, offering food, medicines, and industrial resources while enhancing people's connection to nature. It also positively affects catchments by better regulating water flow and preventing soil erosion. So far this has impacted seven catchments, which promotes water purification, moisture retention, and reducing flood and landslide risks.
The project covers nine carefully chosen protected areas, based on their ecosystem services value and potential to involve communities in co-management. Forest communities are incentivized to plant trees on private lands to improve the connectivity between protected areas and are trained in small-scale fuelwood and timber production to ensure that existing ecosystems are being preserved. Currently, 79% of indigenous tree species are successfully planted.
Impact on the Environment
Operating across 5 districts, the project targets communities neighboring protected areas and areas of high ecological importance, such as national parks and forest reserves. Despite being protected, these areas face widespread and rapid degradation because of extensive encroachment of agricultural land. Communities are encouraged to protect and restore the forests through cost-effective methods like improved land management, tree planting, forest management, and assisted natural regeneration (ANR).
The project strategically selects planting sites in highly degraded areas with significant carbon sequestration potential. This includes the planting of indigenous species that reduce the pressure on existing forests. In terms of CO₂ sequestration, the project has already mobilized emissions reduction units exceeding one million tons and achieved a total emission reduction of 3,890,163 tonnes throughout its duration.
Certification Standard
This project is verified by Plan Vivo. Plan Vivo was established in 2007. The standard has the goal to restore and protect environments so to help protect communities against climate change and provide a variety of sustainable development benefits. Plan Vivo is internationally recognised as one of the leading standards for community land-use projects. Certification under Plan Vivo demonstrates a that a project is sustainable over the long-term, truly benefits people's livelihoods and provides vital climate and environmental benefits.
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Albertine Rift, Mount Elgon & Mount Rwenzori, Uganda
Albertine Rift, Mount Elgon & Mount Rwenzori, Uganda
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthen land tenure rights among local community. Community Carbon fund for development projects.
Partner with USAID to deliver HIV/AIDS initiatives to rural communities.
Solvatten Solar Safe Jerry Can initiative to provide safe drinking water and battle water borne diseases.
Access to subsidised energy efficient cook stoves by registering to UN program.
12,000+ smallholder households with PES agreements
UNDP partnership top help communities adapt to climate change (e.g. watershed protection). By the end of 2021, TGB removed just over 2 million tonnes of CO2 with over 11,000 farmers.
Over 2 million trees planted to date, using threatened native tree species.
Partnership with IUCN to increase capacity and influence of local NGO’s in promoting climate resilience.
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthen land tenure rights among local community. Community Carbon fund for development projects.
Partner with USAID to deliver HIV/AIDS initiatives to rural communities.
Solvatten Solar Safe Jerry Can initiative to provide safe drinking water and battle water borne diseases.
Access to subsidised energy efficient cook stoves by registering to UN program.
12,000+ smallholder households with PES agreements
UNDP partnership top help communities adapt to climate change (e.g. watershed protection). By the end of 2021, TGB removed just over 2 million tonnes of CO2 with over 11,000 farmers.
Over 2 million trees planted to date, using threatened native tree species.
Partnership with IUCN to increase capacity and influence of local NGO’s in promoting climate resilience.
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthen land tenure rights among local community. Community Carbon fund for development projects.
Partner with USAID to deliver HIV/AIDS initiatives to rural communities.
Solvatten Solar Safe Jerry Can initiative to provide safe drinking water and battle water borne diseases.
Access to subsidised energy efficient cook stoves by registering to UN program.
12,000+ smallholder households with PES agreements
UNDP partnership top help communities adapt to climate change (e.g. watershed protection). By the end of 2021, TGB removed just over 2 million tonnes of CO2 with over 11,000 farmers.
Over 2 million trees planted to date, using threatened native tree species.
Partnership with IUCN to increase capacity and influence of local NGO’s in promoting climate resilience.
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthen land tenure rights among local community. Community Carbon fund for development projects.
Partner with USAID to deliver HIV/AIDS initiatives to rural communities.
Solvatten Solar Safe Jerry Can initiative to provide safe drinking water and battle water borne diseases.
Access to subsidised energy efficient cook stoves by registering to UN program.
12,000+ smallholder households with PES agreements
UNDP partnership top help communities adapt to climate change (e.g. watershed protection). By the end of 2021, TGB removed just over 2 million tonnes of CO2 with over 11,000 farmers.
Over 2 million trees planted to date, using threatened native tree species.
Partnership with IUCN to increase capacity and influence of local NGO’s in promoting climate resilience.
Regreener's Rating
The farmer-led tree planting project in Uganda offers a practical, scalable solution to combine carbon sequestration with rural livelihood improvement, embedding tree-growing into smallholder farming systems rather than treating it as a standalone activity. By focusing on agroforestry species that provide timber, fruit, and fodder, the initiative ensures economic incentives align with climate goals, reducing deforestation pressure while enhancing soil health and resilience. Its community-driven approach increases adoption rates, but long-term success will depend on rigorous carbon accounting, stable financing mechanisms, and secure land tenure - key factors for maintaining both ecological and social benefits. For carbon markets, this model presents a compelling case for investing in smallholder-led restoration, provided that monitoring and revenue-sharing are robust enough to guarantee credibility and durability.
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Evaluates the overall project design, methodology, goals and set-up.
Evaluates the overall project design, methodology, goals and set-up.
Evaluates the overall project design, methodology, goals and set-up.
General Project Details
General Project Details
General Project Details
4.4
4.4
Evaluates actual, verifiable GHG reductions (CO₂-equivalent tonnage, permanence).
Evaluates actual, verifiable GHG reductions (CO₂-equivalent tonnage, permanence).
Evaluates actual, verifiable GHG reductions (CO₂-equivalent tonnage, permanence).
Carbon Impact
Carbon Impact
Carbon Impact
Assesses the positive impact on biodiversity, local communities, and ecosystem resilience.
Assesses the positive impact on biodiversity, local communities, and ecosystem resilience.
Assesses the positive impact on biodiversity, local communities, and ecosystem resilience.
Co-benefits
Co-benefits
Co-benefits
4.5
4.5
Evaluates project accountability, monitoring accuracy, and the reliability of reported outcomes.
Evaluates project accountability, monitoring accuracy, and the reliability of reported outcomes.
Evaluates project accountability, monitoring accuracy, and the reliability of reported outcomes.
Reporting & dMRV
Reporting & dMRV
Reporting & dMRV
4.4
4.4
Reviews alignment with standards, market credibility, and reputation protection.
Reviews alignment with standards, market credibility, and reputation protection.
Reviews alignment with standards, market credibility, and reputation protection.
Compliance & Reputation
Compliance & Reputation
Compliance & Reputation
4.2
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