A certified climate project combined with additional commitment
Europe’s Mediterranean forests are under increasing pressure. Prolonged droughts, record summer heatwaves and more frequent large wildfires are heavily impacting forest health. National monitoring shows a progressive decline in the share of healthy trees across Spain. At the same time, although the number of forest fires has fallen over the last decade, the fires that do occur are increasingly intense and destructive, with a growing share of very large fires.
Strengthening the resilience and climate stability of Spain’s forests is therefore more important than ever. This project actively contributes to long-term forest restoration. In close collaboration with forestry experts, we select suitable native tree species that are better equipped to withstand the effects of climate change.
This tree planting initiative is part of a combined project.
Companies investing in this project support both the planting of climate-resilient trees and a certified international climate project – delivering double the impact. For every tonne of CO₂ demonstrably reduced through the certified project, one tree is planted in Spain.
Currently, tree planting in Spain is combined with a reforestation project in Nicaragua (climatepartner.com/1249). This project has planted more than 1 million plants of a native species of giant clumping bamboo, covering 2,361 hectares while protecting an additional 1,000 hectares of old forest as a conservation zone.
Combined climate projects to date:
Forest protection, Lábrea, Brazil (climatepartner.com/1475)
Forest protection, Madre de Dios, Peru (climatepartner.com/1057)
Forest protection, Mataven, Colombia (climatepartner.com/1402).
How does tree planting contribute to climate action?
Forests play a key role in climate action. They absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere and store carbon in trees and soil – making them one of the planet’s most important natural carbon sinks. But their impact goes far beyond carbon storage.
Forests are home to a vast range of biodiversity. They filter rainwater, cool the air, and provide shade. At the same time, they help mitigate the effects of climate change by preventing soil erosion, stabilising slopes, and reducing the severity of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.
However, the pressure on forests is increasing. Spruce trees, in particular, are highly vulnerable to extended dry periods – their shallow roots are unable to access deeper, moister soil layers. As a result, they become more susceptible to pests like the bark beetle, leading to widespread forest dieback.
To counter this, forests must be transformed into more resilient, site-appropriate mixed woodlands. We plant tree species that are better adapted to local conditions and the current and future climate. In doing so, we help establish robust forest ecosystems that can continue to provide essential ecological functions – for the climate, biodiversity, and people.
The project aims to contribute to these United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What’s a combined project?
With combined projects, ClimatePartner brings together funding for international, certified climate projects with additional support for nature conservation projects.
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