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A certified climate project combined with additional commitment


International + Austria, 1 t CO2 + Financial contribution
ClimatePartner ID: 1285
Climate project + nature conservationGet to know the project

This combined project contributes to the financing of a certified climate project and additionally supports nature conservation in Austria. For every tonne of CO2 saved through the contribution via a certified climate project, a financial contribution flows to the Karwendel Nature Park. This is done, for example, by planting hedges or creating flower strips and ponds. In this way, we enable a wide range of activities that preserve local ecosystems and support the training of climate educators. Find more information about nature conservation in Austria in our fact sheet. Currently, the nature conservation is combined with a certified wind project in Turkey (climatepartner.com/1525). The wind turbines generate renewable energy, which is fed into the local grid and thus reduce the need for fossil energy sources. Combined climate projects to date: solar energy project, several states, India (climatepartner.com/1429), forest protection, Pará, Brazil (climatepartner.com/1056) and forest protection, Mataven, Colombia (climatepartner.com/1288 and climatepartner.com/1402).

Our additional commitment: a financial contribution for every tonne of CO2 reduced

With our combined project, we combine verified emission reductions through a certified climate project with an additional commitment to regional nature conservation. European ecosystems are also affected by climate change. Our regional nature conservation initiatives are therefore committed to preserving or restoring natural habitats and adapting them to climatic changes.

Possible project activities include the protection and conversion of native forests, the conservation of animal and plant biodiversity, peatland restoration, or the conversion of agricultural land. The certified climate project is registered with international standards.

The project aims to contribute to these United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Project facts

Climate projects generally fall into one of three groups: carbon reduction, carbon removal, or carbon avoidance. Carbon reduction projects reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by a specific activity (e.g., improved cookstoves). Carbon removal projects remove carbon from the atmosphere by sequestering it in carbon sinks (e.g., reforestation). Carbon avoidance projects avoid greenhouse gas emissions entering the atmosphere (e.g., protecting forests from deforestation with REDD+ projects).

All climate projects are based on international standards. They set processes and requirements which carbon projects must fulfill to be recognised as a proven method of reducing carbon emissions.

Climate projects demonstrably reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. This is achieved with various technologies, ranging from nature-based solutions to social impact projects and renewable energies.

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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