ENABLING CLIMATE RESILIENCE FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN RURAL ODISHA
NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
Project Overview
This project aims to address deforestation and forest degradation across 4,000 hectares in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, by promoting afforestation and sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative seeks to enhance carbon stock, improve soil quality, and create additional income opportunities for local communities through crop diversification and fruit-bearing plantations.
Key Objectives
Reduce deforestation and enhance carbon sequestration through agroforestry and forestry species.
Enhance biodiversity through tree plantations.
Project Details
Title:
Emission and Carbon Stock Enhancement through ARR in Mayurbhanj
Type:
AFOLU ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation)
Project Location:
Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India
Duration:
30 years
Carbon Standard:
Gold Standard
Methodology:
GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION & SEQUESTRATION PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS v 3.0
Certification Status:
Listed; Under Validation
Partnerships and Stakeholders
Key Collaborators and Local Stakeholders:
SOOVA, Gold Standard, Soil Conservation Department, Agriculture Department, Horticulture Department, Forest Department of respective blocks, Gram Panchayats
Role of Community:
Tribal communities participate in reforestation and sustainable farming activities to restore biodiversity and improve livelihoods.
Projects Impact
Annual Impacts (Key Metrics)
2,002,007 tCO2eq
EXPECTED CARBON CREDITS
66,734 tCO2eq
AVERAGE ANNUAL CREDITS
Over the project period
Alignment with SDGs
Community Impact
- Creates income opportunities through crop diversification and fruit-bearing species plantations.
- Empowers indigenous communities by improving productivity and access to income sources.
Climate Impact
- Restoring 4,000 hectares of degraded land to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Challenges & Solutions
Problems Addressed by the Project:
Deforestation and forest degradation impacting ecological integrity and GHG emissions.
Implemented Solutions:
Promoted intercropping and afforestation to restore degraded lands and enhance community income sources.
