Development of Climate and Biodiversity Projects around the World

With over three decades of experience and a strong international network, we provide a professional service for the implementation of forest carbon and biodiversity projects. Founded in 1988, we originated as a development cooperation and consulting firm. In 1998, we implemented our first reforestation project with the goal of climate change mitigation, promotion of biodiversity, and contribution to the development of a sustainable forestry sector. Over the years, we have established impactful collaborations with local farmers and land owners, civil society groups, research institutes, and industries worldwide.

Our collective efforts led to the planting of over 10 million trees, corresponding to the sequestration of more than 2 million tons of CO2. We have empowered several hundred people in the Global South with knowledge about reforestation and sustainable forest management, nurturing a deeper understanding of the vital role trees play in our ecosystem. Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to announce the introduction of a new management team and the initiation of our first biodiversity credit development project.

Our Journey since 1988

1988

Founding of our company as „Institut für Umwelt und Entwicklung GmbH“. Consulting assignments for the European Commission.

1992

Proposal of an Emissions Trading Scheme to the European Commission, laying the foundation for what later become the EU ETS.

1997

Consulting for the Kyoto Conference with Al Gore, where forests were recognized as crucial for climate change mitigation. Groundwork for the first forest projects.

2002

Initiation of the Kikonda Reserve, establishing a climate forest from scratch—including the development of tree nurseries and the training of dozens of workers.

2007

Receiving of the ‚best planter award‘ from Ugandan Environmental Minister Maria Mutagamba.

2015

Hand over of the project „Forestal Río Aquidaban“ in Concepción, Paraguay, to a local farmer.

2018

Consulting of Volkswagen AG regarding the support of the Forest Project „Eco Cavos“ in Mexico.

2021

The Kikonda Forest Reserve is handed over to a new project developer, NileFibreboard from Uganda.

2025

Introduction of a new management team and initiation of our first biodiversity credit project in Germany.

1988

Founding of our company as „Institut für Umwelt und Entwicklung GmbH“. Consulting assignments for the European Commission.

1992

Proposal of an Emissions Trading Scheme to the European Commission, laying the foundation for what later become the EU ETS.

1997

Consulting for the Kyoto Conference with Al Gore, where forests were recognized as crucial for climate change mitigation. Groundwork for the first forest projects.

2002

Initiation of the Kikonda Reserve, establishing a climate forest from scratch—including the development of tree nurseries and the training of dozens of workers.

2007

Receiving of the ‚best planter award‘ from Ugandan Environmental Minister Maria Mutagamba.

2015

Hand over of the project „Forestal Río Aquidaban“ in Concepción, Paraguay, to a local farmer.

2018

Consulting of Volkswagen AG regarding the support of the Forest Project „Eco Cavos“ in Mexico.

2021

The Kikonda Forest Reserve is handed over to a new project developer, NileFibreboard from Uganda.

2025

Introduction of a new management team and initiation of our first biodiversity credit project in Germany.

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Freiburg, Germany

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