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Humbo Assissted Natural Regeneration (ANR)

Humbo Assissted Natural Regeneration (ANR)

Humbo Woreda, Wolavita, Ethiopia

Humbo Woreda, Wolavita, Ethiopia

4.7/5.0

4.7/5.0

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Sustainable Development Goals

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28,773 tCO₂e

removed annually

2,724 hectares

restored

119 threatened species

threatened species protected

65,000 people

enjoying improved groundwater

7 cooperatives

established

Overview

Carbon Impact

The Humbo Ethiopia Assisted Natural Regeneration Project is a high-impact climate solution, designed to remove an estimated 28,773 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (t CO₂e) annually over a 30-year period. By restoring 2,724 hectares of degraded land through assisted natural regeneration and supplemental planting, the project transforms a low-carbon, degrading landscape into a thriving carbon sink. The use of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) ensures minimal soil disturbance and maximizes carbon storage in both above- and below-ground biomass. The project’s conservative baseline - assuming no natural regeneration without intervention - highlights its additionality, as the land would otherwise continue to lose carbon due to overgrazing, fuelwood collection, and erosion. The carbon credits generated not only contribute to global climate mitigation but also provide a critical revenue stream to sustain long-term forest management and community engagement. 

Impact on Local Communities

This project directly empowers seven community cooperative societies, granting them legal rights to manage the restored land and benefit from its resources. By establishing sustainable forest management practices, the project creates long-term income opportunities through eco-tourism, sustainable harvesting of timber and non-timber forest products, and revenue from carbon credits. The initiative also addresses food and energy security by providing fuelwood, fodder, and agricultural inputs, reducing pressure on surrounding forests. Training programs in agroforestry, fire management, and alternative energy sources further build local capacity, while the project’s structure ensures that thousands of households gain economic stability and resilience against climate shocks. The shift from degraded communal land to productive, community-managed forests fosters social cohesion and strengthens local governance, offering a replicable model for rural development in Ethiopia.

Impact on the Environment

Beyond its climate benefits, the Humbo project delivers significant ecological restoration in one of Ethiopia’s most degraded regions. The reforestation of 2,724 hectares revitalizes native ecosystems, supporting endangered species such as the Ethiopian banana frog, Nechisar nightjar, and mountain nyala, while improving habitat connectivity for migratory and resident wildlife. The project also plays a vital role in soil and water conservation, reducing erosion and sediment runoff into the Abaya-Chamo Basin and safeguarding water supplies for over 65,000 people dependent on the Likemse springs. By reintroducing indigenous tree species and promoting natural regeneration, the initiative enhances biodiversity, restores soil fertility, and mitigates flooding and landslides, demonstrating how large-scale restoration can reverse environmental degradation and build climate resilience. 

Overview

Carbon Impact

The Humbo Ethiopia Assisted Natural Regeneration Project is a high-impact climate solution, designed to remove an estimated 28,773 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (t CO₂e) annually over a 30-year period. By restoring 2,724 hectares of degraded land through assisted natural regeneration and supplemental planting, the project transforms a low-carbon, degrading landscape into a thriving carbon sink. The use of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) ensures minimal soil disturbance and maximizes carbon storage in both above- and below-ground biomass. The project’s conservative baseline - assuming no natural regeneration without intervention - highlights its additionality, as the land would otherwise continue to lose carbon due to overgrazing, fuelwood collection, and erosion. The carbon credits generated not only contribute to global climate mitigation but also provide a critical revenue stream to sustain long-term forest management and community engagement. 

Impact on Local Communities

This project directly empowers seven community cooperative societies, granting them legal rights to manage the restored land and benefit from its resources. By establishing sustainable forest management practices, the project creates long-term income opportunities through eco-tourism, sustainable harvesting of timber and non-timber forest products, and revenue from carbon credits. The initiative also addresses food and energy security by providing fuelwood, fodder, and agricultural inputs, reducing pressure on surrounding forests. Training programs in agroforestry, fire management, and alternative energy sources further build local capacity, while the project’s structure ensures that thousands of households gain economic stability and resilience against climate shocks. The shift from degraded communal land to productive, community-managed forests fosters social cohesion and strengthens local governance, offering a replicable model for rural development in Ethiopia.

Impact on the Environment

Beyond its climate benefits, the Humbo project delivers significant ecological restoration in one of Ethiopia’s most degraded regions. The reforestation of 2,724 hectares revitalizes native ecosystems, supporting endangered species such as the Ethiopian banana frog, Nechisar nightjar, and mountain nyala, while improving habitat connectivity for migratory and resident wildlife. The project also plays a vital role in soil and water conservation, reducing erosion and sediment runoff into the Abaya-Chamo Basin and safeguarding water supplies for over 65,000 people dependent on the Likemse springs. By reintroducing indigenous tree species and promoting natural regeneration, the initiative enhances biodiversity, restores soil fertility, and mitigates flooding and landslides, demonstrating how large-scale restoration can reverse environmental degradation and build climate resilience. 

Overview

Carbon Impact

The Humbo Ethiopia Assisted Natural Regeneration Project is a high-impact climate solution, designed to remove an estimated 28,773 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (t CO₂e) annually over a 30-year period. By restoring 2,724 hectares of degraded land through assisted natural regeneration and supplemental planting, the project transforms a low-carbon, degrading landscape into a thriving carbon sink. The use of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) ensures minimal soil disturbance and maximizes carbon storage in both above- and below-ground biomass. The project’s conservative baseline - assuming no natural regeneration without intervention - highlights its additionality, as the land would otherwise continue to lose carbon due to overgrazing, fuelwood collection, and erosion. The carbon credits generated not only contribute to global climate mitigation but also provide a critical revenue stream to sustain long-term forest management and community engagement. 

Impact on Local Communities

This project directly empowers seven community cooperative societies, granting them legal rights to manage the restored land and benefit from its resources. By establishing sustainable forest management practices, the project creates long-term income opportunities through eco-tourism, sustainable harvesting of timber and non-timber forest products, and revenue from carbon credits. The initiative also addresses food and energy security by providing fuelwood, fodder, and agricultural inputs, reducing pressure on surrounding forests. Training programs in agroforestry, fire management, and alternative energy sources further build local capacity, while the project’s structure ensures that thousands of households gain economic stability and resilience against climate shocks. The shift from degraded communal land to productive, community-managed forests fosters social cohesion and strengthens local governance, offering a replicable model for rural development in Ethiopia.

Impact on the Environment

Beyond its climate benefits, the Humbo project delivers significant ecological restoration in one of Ethiopia’s most degraded regions. The reforestation of 2,724 hectares revitalizes native ecosystems, supporting endangered species such as the Ethiopian banana frog, Nechisar nightjar, and mountain nyala, while improving habitat connectivity for migratory and resident wildlife. The project also plays a vital role in soil and water conservation, reducing erosion and sediment runoff into the Abaya-Chamo Basin and safeguarding water supplies for over 65,000 people dependent on the Likemse springs. By reintroducing indigenous tree species and promoting natural regeneration, the initiative enhances biodiversity, restores soil fertility, and mitigates flooding and landslides, demonstrating how large-scale restoration can reverse environmental degradation and build climate resilience. 

Overview

Carbon Impact

The Humbo Ethiopia Assisted Natural Regeneration Project is a high-impact climate solution, designed to remove an estimated 28,773 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (t CO₂e) annually over a 30-year period. By restoring 2,724 hectares of degraded land through assisted natural regeneration and supplemental planting, the project transforms a low-carbon, degrading landscape into a thriving carbon sink. The use of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) ensures minimal soil disturbance and maximizes carbon storage in both above- and below-ground biomass. The project’s conservative baseline - assuming no natural regeneration without intervention - highlights its additionality, as the land would otherwise continue to lose carbon due to overgrazing, fuelwood collection, and erosion. The carbon credits generated not only contribute to global climate mitigation but also provide a critical revenue stream to sustain long-term forest management and community engagement. 

Impact on Local Communities

This project directly empowers seven community cooperative societies, granting them legal rights to manage the restored land and benefit from its resources. By establishing sustainable forest management practices, the project creates long-term income opportunities through eco-tourism, sustainable harvesting of timber and non-timber forest products, and revenue from carbon credits. The initiative also addresses food and energy security by providing fuelwood, fodder, and agricultural inputs, reducing pressure on surrounding forests. Training programs in agroforestry, fire management, and alternative energy sources further build local capacity, while the project’s structure ensures that thousands of households gain economic stability and resilience against climate shocks. The shift from degraded communal land to productive, community-managed forests fosters social cohesion and strengthens local governance, offering a replicable model for rural development in Ethiopia.

Impact on the Environment

Beyond its climate benefits, the Humbo project delivers significant ecological restoration in one of Ethiopia’s most degraded regions. The reforestation of 2,724 hectares revitalizes native ecosystems, supporting endangered species such as the Ethiopian banana frog, Nechisar nightjar, and mountain nyala, while improving habitat connectivity for migratory and resident wildlife. The project also plays a vital role in soil and water conservation, reducing erosion and sediment runoff into the Abaya-Chamo Basin and safeguarding water supplies for over 65,000 people dependent on the Likemse springs. By reintroducing indigenous tree species and promoting natural regeneration, the initiative enhances biodiversity, restores soil fertility, and mitigates flooding and landslides, demonstrating how large-scale restoration can reverse environmental degradation and build climate resilience. 

What is Assisted Natural Regeneration?

Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) is a community-driven approach to restoring degraded forests and landscapes by accelerating the natural regrowth of native trees and vegetation. Unlike traditional reforestation, which relies on planting seedlings, ANR focuses on protecting and nurturing existing rootstock, stumps, and self-seeded saplings - often suppressed by grazing, fire, or human activity- allowing them to regenerate into mature trees. This method leverages the resilience of local ecosystems, requiring minimal external inputs like nurseries or irrigation, which makes it both affordable and sustainable.

Techniques such as selective pruning, fire management, and temporary grazing restrictions help young shoots thrive, while supplemental planting of native species can fill gaps where natural regeneration is slow. ANR not only restores biodiversity and carbon storage but also revitalizes soil health, water cycles, and ecosystem services. Pioneered in regions like the Sahel and adapted globally, ANR is particularly effective in arid and semi-arid areas, offering a scalable solution for climate mitigation, poverty alleviation, and landscape restoration. All in all, ANR empowers communities to manage their land while delivering rapid ecological and economic benefits. 

Certification Standard


This project is verified by Gold Standard. The Gold Standard was established in 2003 by WWF and other international NGO’s. It is a voluntary carbon offset program focused on progressing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that project’s benefit their neighboring communities. The certification mark is awarded and managed by the Gold Standard Foundation, a non-profit foundation.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

The establishment of community cooperatives includes gender-inclusive participation, empowering women in decision-making and economic activities.

The project creates local jobs in nursery management, forest monitoring, and eco-tourism, with 7 cooperatives managing the land and an estimated 100+ direct jobs during implementation (e.g., nursery workers, trainers, and forest guards).

The project removes 28,773 t CO₂e annually, totaling 863,183 t CO₂e over 30 years, directly contributing to Ethiopia’s climate mitigation goals and global carbon reduction targets.

2,724 hectares of degraded land are restored, supporting 119+ threatened species, including 8 critically endangered species, and improving habitat connectivity in Ethiopia’s highlands.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

The establishment of community cooperatives includes gender-inclusive participation, empowering women in decision-making and economic activities.

The project creates local jobs in nursery management, forest monitoring, and eco-tourism, with 7 cooperatives managing the land and an estimated 100+ direct jobs during implementation (e.g., nursery workers, trainers, and forest guards).

The project removes 28,773 t CO₂e annually, totaling 863,183 t CO₂e over 30 years, directly contributing to Ethiopia’s climate mitigation goals and global carbon reduction targets.

2,724 hectares of degraded land are restored, supporting 119+ threatened species, including 8 critically endangered species, and improving habitat connectivity in Ethiopia’s highlands.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

The establishment of community cooperatives includes gender-inclusive participation, empowering women in decision-making and economic activities.

The project creates local jobs in nursery management, forest monitoring, and eco-tourism, with 7 cooperatives managing the land and an estimated 100+ direct jobs during implementation (e.g., nursery workers, trainers, and forest guards).

The project removes 28,773 t CO₂e annually, totaling 863,183 t CO₂e over 30 years, directly contributing to Ethiopia’s climate mitigation goals and global carbon reduction targets.

2,724 hectares of degraded land are restored, supporting 119+ threatened species, including 8 critically endangered species, and improving habitat connectivity in Ethiopia’s highlands.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

The establishment of community cooperatives includes gender-inclusive participation, empowering women in decision-making and economic activities.

The project creates local jobs in nursery management, forest monitoring, and eco-tourism, with 7 cooperatives managing the land and an estimated 100+ direct jobs during implementation (e.g., nursery workers, trainers, and forest guards).

The project removes 28,773 t CO₂e annually, totaling 863,183 t CO₂e over 30 years, directly contributing to Ethiopia’s climate mitigation goals and global carbon reduction targets.

2,724 hectares of degraded land are restored, supporting 119+ threatened species, including 8 critically endangered species, and improving habitat connectivity in Ethiopia’s highlands.

Regreener's Rating

The Humbo Ethiopia Assisted Natural Regeneration Project is a good example of high-impact, community-driven restoration, blending climate action, biodiversity recovery, and poverty alleviation into a single, scalable model. Its integration of FMNR with cooperative governance ensures ecological and economic resilience, while the Gold Standard validation provides a transparent framework for carbon accounting. However, its long-term success hinges on mitigating leakage risks, securing stable carbon revenue, and strengthening land tenure - challenges that require smart safeguards and diversified funding. For buyers seeking high-integrity credits with tangible SDG impacts, Humbo is a great project; for policymakers, it’s a blueprint for scaling restoration across Africa’s degraded landscapes.

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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

4.7

4.7

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

4.8

4.8

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

4.3

4.3

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

4.6

4.6

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

4.5

4.5

Full analysis

Full analysis

Full analysis

Overall weighted score

4.6 / 5

4.6 / 5

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