🌳Regeneration Managers
Vlinder Climate: BCGOLD’s Asset Manager
Overview
Vlinder Climate is a globally recognized project developer specializing in community-led mangrove restoration and blue carbon credit generation. As the core asset manager for Blue Carbon Gold (BCGOLD), Vlinder ensures that every project funded through the protocol meets the highest ecological, social, and verification standards.
Founded in 2019, Vlinder operates across Africa, Asia, and emerging regions, bringing together scientific expertise, local engagement, and financial rigor to regenerate some of the most valuable carbon sinks on Earth.
Execution Track Record
5M+ mangroves planted across 1,630 hectares as of Q4 2024.
1100+ jobs created, with over 50% for women in coastal communities.
Recognized by WWF with the 2024 "Most Bankable Nature Solution" award.
Verified through Verra, utilizing methodologies such as VM0033 and AR-AM0014.
Strategic Focus
1. High-Integrity Carbon Credits
Vlinder develops Verra-certified blue carbon projects, ensuring full transparency, traceability, and scientific validation of carbon sequestration outcomes.
2. Community Empowerment
50% of carbon revenue is shared locally, strengthening livelihoods and ecological stewardship.
Partners with community forest associations, ensuring Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and local benefit-sharing.
3. Scalable Pipeline
Active in Kenya, Indonesia, Senegal, Tanzania, with a pipeline exceeding 34,000 hectares.
2030 Goal: Restore 35,000 ha, remove 30 MtCO₂, and plant 100M trees.
Flagship Project: Papariko, Kenya
Verra Project ID: 3660
Target Area: 1,500 ha (expansion to 3,000 ha planned).
Estimated Credits: 871,600 tCO₂.
Status: In Validation.
Local Partners: Umita, RACOFA, Kenya Forest Service.
Business Model & Revenue Sharing
Vlinder’s unique model balances climate impact and financial sustainability:
Stakeholder
Revenue Share
Local Communities
25%
Investors
25%
Vlinder Climate
25%
Local Partners
12.5%
Government
12.5%
Note: Specific models may vary by region.
Innovation & Verification
Tech-Enabled Monitoring: Use of drones, satellite data, and eDNA.
Risk Mitigation: Expertise in land tenure, governance, and environmental risk management.
Blended Finance Expertise: Leveraging grants and private capital to scale impact.
Alignment with BCGOLD
Vlinder provides BCGOLD with:
A verified pipeline of high-quality blue carbon credits.
Execution capacity for multi-decade ecosystem regeneration.
A transparent, community-centered approach, driving real-world results.
By partnering with Vlinder, BCGOLD ensures that every token minted reflects authentic ecological value backed by the most effective nature-based solution—mangrove restoration.
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