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Can carbon offset initiatives support social and economic development?

Yes. Integrating co-benefits into carbon offset projects provides an opportunity to address environmental and social challenges more broadly, including creating sustainable development benefits and employment opportunities. Furthermore, carbon offsets and units, together with crop income, can generate revenue that supports community projects, enhances livelihoods, and contributes to economic resilience. These initiatives, like those of DGB Group, have the potential to tackle environmental, economic, and social issues simultaneously, promoting holistic and inclusive development. DGB’s projects ensure that local communities are extensively involved and supported. Our projects are designed to enhance community wellbeing and development through various project benefits such as job creation, training, education, infrastructure development, and other economic opportunities.