A Buyers Guide to Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR)

Welcome to the second episode of our series, "A Buyer’s Guide to VCM Projects." In this episode, we delve into various projects within the Voluntary Carbon Market, focusing on the Nature-based Solution (NbS) of Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR). Join us as we explore how ARR effectively removes CO2 from the atmosphere by enhancing natural processes, featuring valuable insights from leading experts.

Madhur Jain from Varaha, an Indian-based project developer, will introduce ARR and discuss the characteristics of high-quality removal projects, their co-benefits, and potential challenges from a Global South perspective. Following this, Ecotree’s Head of Innovation, Luisiane Guézel, will share insights and challenges related to ARR implementation in the EU. Lastly, Tara O’Shea from Planet Labs, a dMRV service provider, will explain how digital Measuring, Reporting, and Verification measures can enhance reporting transparency through satellite imagery.

This episode aims to provide clear insights into the benefits and challenges of Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation, explaining what it is, how it works, and how it can permanently remove and store CO2, offering a range of relevant co-benefits.

Key Topics

1. ‍What is ARR: Discover how this Nature-based Solution (NbS) supports natural, permanent carbon sequestration and storage.‍
2. From India to the EU: Gain diverse perspectives on the opportunities and challenges across different national contexts.‍
3. Satellite Data: Learn how dMRV can enhance data collection and ensure reporting transparency when investing in ARR.