During the last 6 months, our technical team has worked with TÜV Rheinland GmbH to finish the verification process for our Paraguayan ARR project. Now we’re proud to share its results: Location: ParaguayProject Name: Forestal Río AquidabánActivity: Silvopastoral Agroforestry – Regeneration of degraded grasslandsVolume: 204,303 t CO2 ex-post removal creditsStandard & Registry: International Carbon Registry […]
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Jul
Jul
What happens in two years when planting a hedgerow? Stronger plants and stronger partnerships! When we first visited one of our pilot hedgerows in July 2023, the young shrubs were barely visible in the surrounding crops. Two years later, we returned to the site together with Thorsten Permien from the Kompetenzzentrum Ökowertpapiere to exchange ideas […]
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Jul
Jul
As part of a feasibility study, we’re currently exploring different pyrolysis plants across Europe and beyond. We started where we’re based: Freiburg. 👣 First stop: the municipal pyrolysis plant operated by ASF (Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung Freiburg). Their PYREG unit transforms 1,000 tons of biogenic municipal waste into about 333 tons of high-grade biochar every year. […]
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Jun
Jun
Was it a big cat? Or a large dog? A blurry hope for wildness? Meanwhile, in Paraguay, we monitored three actual pumas in our project area Forestal Río Aquidabán. No blurry videos. No media frenzy. Just natural wildlife, where it belongs. 🧭 Conservation isn’t one-size-fits-all. What sparks fear in Saxony-Anhalt is a sign of a […]
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May
May
Today, a new government is taking office in Germany! Will it take the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) seriously? The coalition agreement — signed just yesterday — briefly mentions “trustworthy CO2 reductions through certified, high-quality and permanent projects” of carbon removals. But beyond that? ⚠️No clear plan to incentivize voluntary climate action ⚠️ No regulatory or financial […]
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Apr
Apr
🌳 Treehugger level: Expert. 🌳 Our Technical Director Friedrich Scherzinger is having a heartfelt moment with the magnificent palo borracho (Ceiba chodatii)—because some climate solutions deserve a hug! Today is the International Tree Day, giving us another reason to celebrate the incredible role trees play—not only in fighting climate change, but in preserving the richness […]
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Mar
Mar
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with biometrio.earth a pioneering multinational startup dedicated to bringing radical transparency and high integrity to nature-based solutions and biodiversity assessments. During a recent visit to our project area, we saw firsthand how rich and vibrant the ecosystem is—birds and mammals thriving compared to the surrounding landscape. But capturing […]
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Mar
Mar
Last week, our Technical Director Friedrich Scherzinger attended the EU Carbon Farming Summit, bringing back valuable insights on the evolving policy and market landscape. A key focus was the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF), which aims to bring more clarity and credibility to carbon farming. ✨Advances in dMRV – Unlocking Potential for Small Projects: […]
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Mar
Mar
🌿🐾In the heart of our reforestation and biodiversity efforts in Paraguay, biodiversity isn’t just a metric—it’s a living, breathing testament to the health of our ecosystems. And ensuring that everything runs smoothly, both in the field and behind the scenes, is Edgar. Edgar, based in Concepción (Paraguay), is our local technician, field monitoring expert, technical […]
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Feb
Feb
We are delighted to welcome Alessa Maus to Global Woods! 🎉 Alessa will join our team as a Project Manager in the areas of Sales and Marketing & Communication. She brings valuable experience in researching the fair and effective implementation of Carbon Dioxide Removal, and translating complex climate topics into accessible communication formats. Her academic […]