How Does It Work?

Companies, individuals or institutions wishing to offset greenhouse gas emissions can purchase voluntary emission reductions (VERs)  from the project trust fund, the Fondo BioClimatico.

The project uses the Plan Vivo System to register and monitor carbon sequestration activities implemented by farmers. Local promoters help farmers to draw up their own "working plans", known as Planes Vivos ~ for forestry or agroforestry systems that reflect their own needs, priorities and capabilities. View a Plan Vivo.

These are assessed for technical feasibility, social and environmental impact and carbon sequestration potential. Viable plans are registered with the Trust Fund and are eligible for assistance.

The Trust Fund then provides farmers with financial and technical assistance to implement farm or community-scale forestry and agroforestry developments, on the basis of the carbon that will be sequestered.