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Vlinder Austria GmbH

Vlinder Austria GmbH

Vlinder restores mangrove ecosystems in collaboration with local communities in Africa and Asia, developing nature-based projects that benefit both people and the planet. By generating high-integrity carbon credits, the organization secures long-term value for investors while reinvesting in local livelihoods. Their model aligns economic opportunity with conservation, creating scalable solutions with measurable impact. Key projects include initiatives in Kenya (Papariko), Myanmar, Senegal (Lep-lep), and Indonesia (Kupu-kupu).
Hallein, AT

Description

Vlinder is an organization dedicated to restoring mangrove ecosystems by developing nature-based projects in partnership with local communities across Africa and Asia. Their core model involves generating high-integrity carbon credits to provide long-term value for investors while reinvesting in local livelihoods and promoting conservation. Vlinder's approach integrates indigenous knowledge with environmental science and tech-enabled monitoring, ensuring projects are co-designed with community partners. The company has restored over 1,600 hectares, planted more than 5 million trees, and supported over 3,000 livelihoods, with a future pipeline of 35,000 hectares. Focusing on blue carbon, Vlinder emphasizes that mangroves sequester up to five times more CO2 than other forests. They are committed to sharing at least 50% of carbon credit revenues with local stakeholders. Notable projects include the Papariko project in Kenya (the country's first registered blue carbon initiative on Verra), the Myanmar Blue Carbon project, the Lep-lep project in Senegal, and the Kupu Kupu silvofishery project in Indonesia.