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Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project

As the first REDD+ project in Zambia, the Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project pioneered the development of forest conservation projects in the country. The project is currently the first project in Africa to have achieved 9 consecutive and successful verifications against the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and was the first project in Africa (second in the World) to achieve CCB Triple Gold Verification against the Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance Standards. 

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Only REDD+ Project in Africa to receive 9 successful Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) verifications

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Households benefit directly from conservation fees

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Community Beneficiaries

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Tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions reduced annually

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Community and Livelihood Impact projects implemented since inception

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The project covers a 40,126-hectare buffer to the Lower Zambezi National Park Sable, roan antelope, and even Lion and Wild Dog, are among many special species found in the LZRP Project area.

The project covers a 40,126-hectare buffer to the Lower Zambezi National Park, providing a vital buffer area to The Lower Zambezi National Park on a piece of private land known as Rufunsa Conservancy, protecting over 60 kilometers of the boundary. 

In cooperation with local community members in Bunda Bunda Chiefdom and The Soli Shamifwi Royal Establishment, the project develops sustainable land-use practices that conserve threatened forests and wildlife, while also investing in development for rural communities.

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BCP supported Community Scouts

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Lead Farmers trained in Conservation Farming techniques

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Carbon Fees and Livelihood Funds for Community Projects Disbursed since Inception

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Health Related Project since Inception

Rural communities in Zambia depend on forests for their livelihoods, yet poverty drives deforestation.

In cooperation with 7,811 local community members in Bunda Bunda Chiefdom and The Soli Shamifwi Royal Establishment, the project develops sustainable land-use practices that conserve threatened forests and wildlife, while also investing in development for rural communities.

The LZRP supports a number of different livelihood projects including Climate-Smart Agriculture training, Eco-Charcoal, and bee-keeping.

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A ton of good for people, planet and biodiversity

The Southern Ground Hornbill is exceptionally important as the ‘Trigger Species’ for the project. Only one of the nine African savanna hornbill species, the Southern Ground-Hornbill is listed as being of ‘conservation concern’ by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Its presence in LZRP awards the Project CCB Triple Gold Verification for conservation efforts towards this species.

Verified to the highest possible standard under VCS and CCB, offset with the first REDD+ Project in Zambia, and do a ton of good!

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