Brújula Verde, Colombia’s largest nature-based carbon removal project, has received a $100 million investment from GenZero, Temasek's decarbonisation platform, and global commodities trader Trafigura. Located in the Orinoco River Basin, the initiative aims to restore 30,000 hectares of degraded land, producing high-quality carbon credits while enhancing local biodiversity.
Top view of The Brújula Verde project, located in Colombia’s Orinoco River Basin. Source: https://www.trafigura.com/news-and-insights/case-studies/carbon-trading/brujula-verde/
The project focuses on afforestation and reforestation of lands affected by agricultural overuse and wildfires. By planting 24 million mixed-species trees, it seeks to sequester over 20 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime. Advanced monitoring tools, including high-resolution sensors and eDNA sampling, ensure accurate carbon tracking and ecosystem health assessments.
Initially launched with Trafigura’s funding to reforest 10,000 hectares, this latest investment doubles the project’s scope. The project plans to issue its first carbon credits by 2025. Beyond environmental benefits, Brújula Verde creates local jobs and contributes to Colombia’s sustainability goals, which are critical as the country combats annual deforestation rates exceeding 79,000 hectares.
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Trafigura, a $315 billion commodity trading giant, is investing heavily in emissions reduction, renewable energy, and carbon credits. Its $2 billion energy transition fund underpins projects like Brújula Verde, supporting global net-zero targets. Meanwhile, GenZero accelerates decarbonisation through investments in nature-based solutions, clean technologies, and carbon market development.
Hoon Ling Min, Director of Investments at GenZero, emphasised the project’s commitment to soil restoration and native species reintegration, ensuring top-tier carbon credits. Brújula Verde exemplifies the potential of nature-based solutions to combat environmental instability, strengthen biodiversity, and foster economic growth in vulnerable regions.
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