 protects 371,748 hectares of tropical forest in the department of 

(technical partner), the project is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation while improving community well-being.

, the project conserves carbon reservoirs across above- and below-ground biomass, deadwood, litter, mangroves, and soil, while strengthening local governance and sustainable livelihoods.

 Prevent deforestation and degradation to avoid more than 

 Safeguard one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, including mangroves that store up to four times more carbon in soils than terrestrial forests.

 Generate equitable economic opportunities for Afro-descendant communities through sustainable agriculture, fishing, forestry, and eco-enterprises.

 Strengthen land tenure and community governance under Colombia’s collective land rights framework (Law 70 of 1993).

3.2 million tCO₂e net reductions (2017–2022)

 All 18 councils participate through free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), transparent benefit-sharing, and fiduciary management of revenues.

 Activities enhance food security, protect cultural identity, and improve quality of life, with 

60% of carbon revenues reinvested directly into communities

 Comprehensive strategies mitigate risks from illegal logging, illicit crops, mining, and armed conflict, while applying 

 for transparency, equity, and biodiversity protection.

 consistent with Colombia’s national forest reference levels.

 Independent validation and verification by 

 First monitoring period (2017–2022) confirmed 3.21 million net reductions, with credits issued on the 

The PAZcífico Sur REDD+ Project positions Afro-Colombian communities as stewards of one of the planet’s richest ecosystems. By combining climate mitigation with socio-economic resilience, it ensures that those who protect forests are also the primary beneficiaries—delivering lasting environmental, cultural, and economic outcomes.

PAZcífico Sur REDD+ Project is an initiative developed in 18 Afrodescendant communities in Departament of Nariño, with Agroimpulso Fundation and CO2CERO SAS support, the goal is reduction emissions from deforestation and forest degradation inside 371.749 hectares during 20 years of lifetime with conservation activities, improvement and increment of carbon reservoirs. The social, economical, cultural and ecological improvement are important factors to goal achievement. The main activities are related to community empowerment, capacity building and sense of belonging with natural resources.

PAZcífico Sur REDD+ Project is an initiative designed to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation across 371,749 hectares in the Department of Nariño. Developed in collaboration with 18 Afrodescendant communities, the project is supported by Agroimpulso Foundation and CO2CERO SAS, with a 20-year timeline focused on conservation and increasing carbon reservoirs.

Key Highlights:
- Conservation efforts aim to reduce emissions and enhance carbon storage over two decades.
- Focuses on community empowerment and capacity building to strengthen environmental stewardship.
- Activities promote social, economic, cultural, and ecological improvements for sustainable development.

The PAZcífico Sur REDD+ Project fosters a sense of belonging and deep connection with natural resources while driving long-term environmental and community benefits.

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PROYECTO REDD+ PAZCÍFICO SUR

The PAZcífico Sur REDD+ Project protects 371,748 ha of forest in Nariño, Colombia. Led by 18 Afro-Colombian communities, it will cut 9.3M tCO₂e in 20 years while enhancing governance, livelihoods, and biodiversity.