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The Mount Kenya Regenerative  Agroforestry Project

The Mount Kenya Regenerative Agroforestry Project is a large-scale reforestation project in Kenya that aims to restore previously-forested areas that have been affected by human activities such as logging, agricultural clearance, development, construction, and firewood collection.

Project category

Carbon project

Project type

ARR

Project stage

Project implementation

Country

Kenya

Lifetime

41 years

Project ID

Verra VCS: 3321

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4.17M+

trees being
planted

15,000+

hectares
being restored

tonnes of CO₂
being captured

5,525+

farmers to be
positively impacted

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Project impact

The Mount Kenya Regenerative Agroforestry Project is a large-scale initiative addressing the detrimental impact of human activities on forested areas. By planting millions of trees in these areas, the project restores nature, safeguards biodiversity, enhances water security, and uplifts local communities. This reforestation project is a key driver in combatting deforestation and land degradation in the area, helping to restore the environment and contributing to the overall sustainability of the region.

Community benefits

The project significantly boosts local economies by providing job opportunities, training, and seedlings that will offer yields to local smallholder farmers. Most people in rural areas in the project region rely on agriculture to earn their income, with most farmers being smallholders. All crop yields from trees planted are for the benefit of the local farmer. By restoring and protecting the immediate environment, the project secures a better, more sustainable quality of life for these communities and reduces poverty through investment and job opportunities.

Environmental benefits

The project plays a pivotal role in environmental conservation by planting trees and reforesting the region. This effort leads to the restoration of biodiversity, revitalisation of degraded lands, and the creation of essential habitats for local wildlife. Each tree planted contributes to building a robust and thriving ecosystem, promoting overall environmental health.

Persea (avocado)

Citrus sinesis (orange)

Anacardium (cashew)

Prunus Africana

Dacryodes edulis (pear)

Macadamia integrifoli

Kenya

About the region

The project is being developed in Kenya. It focuses on planting trees in catchment areas in Mt Kenya and the Aberdares, which are essential for water security and increasing levels of biodiversity. These areas are known for their diverse ecosystems that range from mountains, tropical areas, drylands, forests, and arid lands. Kenya is home to a great variety of life, with over 35,000 species of flora and fauna. Kenyan forests, in particular, are especially rich in plant and animal life, and most of the country’s endemic species live in forest habitats. Kenya’s forests however are threatened by deforestation and desertification, making the conservation and restoration of forests a priority for this region.

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Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement primarily establishes a governance mechanism with transparent registries for bilateral carbon credit transfers between countries that further facilitates a high-quality global carbon credit trading system. Kenya has recently enacted a new Climate Change Act, laying the foundation for its participation in international carbon markets. This updated act is seen as a vital step for Kenya's engagement in activities under Article 6. Our project will align with Article 6’s implementation for Kenya.

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The Mount Kenya Regenerative  Agroforestry Project

Regreening Mount Kenya

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Project impact

Community benefits

Environmental benefits

Types of trees

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About the region

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Our nature restoration in action

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

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