Forests of Future Promise
In the heart of West Africa, Liberia’s ancient tropical forests are being preserved to protect biodiversity, uplift communities, and sequester carbon at scale. Spanning over 130,000 hectares, this initiative prevents more than 3 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually—fortifying one of Africa’s richest ecological corridors through nature-based climate action.
Stewarded by: Earth Exchange (EEX)
Focus Type: Tropical Forest Preservation (REDD+)
Project Overview
Location: Liberia, West Africa
Land Classification: C8: High-Density Tropical Forest
Project Area: 130,794 ha
Annual Sequestration Potential: 3,178,294 mt CO₂e
Verified Digital Assets Issued: 9,534,882/year
Time Horizon: 10 years
Paris Agreement Alignment: Article 6.2 (Cooperative Approaches – ITMOs)
SDGs Supported: SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land)
Verified Impact
This project ensures the preservation of some of West Africa’s most vital forests—preventing emissions, protecting watersheds, and preserving cultural and ecological heritage. Through bilateral agreements under Article 6.2, Liberia is helping define how international cooperation can drive climate results and economic development.
Blockchain-based asset tracking and satellite-verified MRV make every offset traceable, credible, and part of a new global standard for integrity in forest preservation.
Co-Benefits
- Secures critical biodiversity zones in tropical West Africa
- Prevents deforestation and associated CO₂ emissions
- Enables sustainable development through international carbon finance
- Supports Liberia’s climate goals and rural resilience
Technical Data
ISO Standard: 14064-2
Carbon Baseline Method: EEX First 10%
Digital Systems: ERC-721 & ERC-20 blockchain integration
MRV: Annual third-party audits with satellite tracking
Instrument: Verified Digital Asset (LCD)
Additionality: High-integrity preservation of threatened carbon stocks
