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Restoration Pilot
In Development

Kwale Seagrass
Meadows.

A pioneering seagrass restoration initiative in Kwale County, Kenya, exploring the vast carbon sequestration potential of underwater meadows and their role in protecting marine biodiversity.

Location
Kwale, Kenya
Target Area
75 Hectares
Methodology
VM0033
Status
Baseline
Project Stage
Baseline Assessment
Est. Potential
~1.8k tCO2e/yr
Launch Target
Q3 2026
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Early backers receive priority access to carbon streams.

The Hidden Carbon Sink

Seagrass meadows are among the most efficient carbon sinks on Earth, sequestering carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests on a per-hectare basis. Yet they remain one of the least understood and most threatened ecosystems.

35x
Faster Sequestration
7%
Global Loss/Year
1000+
Marine Species

Project Goals

This pilot project aims to restore degraded seagrass beds off the coast of Kwale County using innovative planting techniques developed by marine biologists. Success here will provide a replicable model for seagrass restoration across the Western Indian Ocean.

Establish 75 hectares of restored Thalassia hemprichii meadows
Develop dMRV protocols for underwater carbon measurement
Create local employment for 50+ coastal community members
Achieve Verra VCS validation by Q4 2026

Development Timeline

Baseline Assessment
In Progress
Q1 2026
Planting Trials
Upcoming
Q2 2026
VCS Validation
Planned
Q4 2026
First Issuance
Target
Q2 2028

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