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CarbonFix in 50 words
The
CarbonFix Standard increases the number of sustainable managed forests
thus decreasing global CO2 levels. The local social and ecological
impact of the projects is a key factor. The credits can be traced to the
exact location of the trees. CarbonFix is an non-profit organisation which has been working
in the field of forestry and climate change since 1999.
CarbonFix in 100 words
CarbonFix
is a leading climate forest standard, with the aim to increase the
amount of sustainable managed forests and decreasing global CO2 levels.
A key factor is the local social and ecological impact of the projects.
Credits purchased from CarbonFix certified forests are linked to an
innovative tracing system – which enables buyers to find the exact
location of their trees via Google Maps. CarbonFix is an independent
non-profit organisation which has been working in the field of forestry and
climate change since 1999. In 2008 the standard was evaluated as being
the most robust and transparent standard available for climate
forestation projects. |
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CarbonFix in 150 words
CarbonFix
is a leading standard for climate forestation projects worldwide. The
aim of CarbonFix is to increase the number of sustainable managed
forests thereby decreasing global CO2 levels. A key factor considered
by CarbonFix is the local impact of the projects and hence strong
emphasis is given to local ecological and social co-benefits. Credits
purchased from CarbonFix certified forests are highly attractive to
carbon buyers as they are linked to an innovative and simple tracing
system – enabling buyers to identify the exact location of their trees
through Google Maps.
CarbonFix
is an independent non-profit organisation which has been working in the field of
forestry and climate change since 1999. In 2007 the CarbonFix Standard
was developed by the CarbonFix technical board along with academics,
international development specialists, foresters, economists, and
environmental scientists. In 2008 the standard was evaluated as being
the most robust and transparent standard available for climate
forestation projects.
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Press Releases
17. June 2009 - CarbonFix Standard ruft zum ‘Public Review’ auf
15. January 2009 - Kikonda Project Certified by the CarbonFix Standard
5. December 2008 - Money Doesn't Grow On Trees, But Carbon Does
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