Green Earth Group N.V. ("Green Earth" or "the Group") (Euronext: EARTH, NL0009169515), a leading end-to-end developer of nature-based solutions, announces the successful completion of the feasibility study for its proposed land restoration initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") and confirms the official launch of the project's first operational phase.
Following the Group’s initial announcement on 29 September 2023 regarding the DRC agroforestry and reforestation feasibility study, Green Earth has now completed its assessment and is proceeding with the first operational phase of the project as a regenerative agriculture programme focused on cassava cultivation.
The assessment period was intentionally extensive. During this period, Green Earth reviewed the opportunity from several angles, including land availability, local operating conditions, agronomic suitability, community engagement, implementation logistics, commercial potential and the most appropriate project structure. This process led the Group to conclude that the strongest first step is not to immediately develop the initiative as a carbon credit project, but to begin with a practical regenerative agriculture programme for cassava cultivation.
The first phase of the programme is expected to consist of approximately 100 hectares of cassava plantations, with planting anticipated during the second planting season of 2026. The Group expects the initial hectares to be fully planted before year-end.
While the programme remains at an early stage, Green Earth believes the project has the potential to begin generating initial revenues as early as 2027. The first phase will serve as a pilot to validate operational assumptions, local partnerships, cultivation methods and market opportunities before potential future expansion.
The project is designed around regenerative agricultural principles, including soil restoration, improved land productivity, sustainable farming practices, and community engagement. Over time, the Group will continue to evaluate opportunities to integrate additional environmental and climate-related components where appropriate.
"We are pleased to have successfully completed the feasibility study and to officially move from research into implementation. Throughout the study we examined the opportunity from multiple perspectives, including agronomic performance, community impact, commercial viability and long-term scalability. The conclusion was clear: The strongest first step is to establish a regenerative cassava programme that delivers tangible economic value while restoring productivity to the land. This is still a relatively small pilot phase, but every large-scale project starts with a first hectare. The project provides an opportunity to demonstrate a practical model that combines agricultural production with land restoration and community development." — Nicholas Wall, Board Member Green Earth Group
The Group will provide further updates as implementation progresses.
About Green Earth
Green Earth is an end-to-end project developer of high-quality, large-scale nature-based solutions accredited by leading standards. The company is driven by a mission to make regeneration scalable and investable for people and the planet. Green Earth’s projects enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and improve community livelihoods worldwide. Green Earth oversees the full project lifecycle, from initial design to long-term monitoring and credit issuance, ensuring integrity and transparency at every stage.
The company’s global team of specialists combines world-class expertise with a local presence to deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes that enable businesses and governments to achieve net zero while creating lasting economic value. Green Earth Group is publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker symbol AEX:EARTH and ISIN code NL0009169515. www.green.earth
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