Carbon Trading in Aik Bual Village, NTB

Aik Bual Village, located in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), offers a significant opportunity in carbon trading through its innovative social forestry program. The village has successfully managed over 483 hectares of forest sustainably, protecting its rich ecosystems while preventing deforestation. By preserving their forests, the people of Aik Bual not only contribute to carbon sequestration but also safeguard biodiversity as a valuable asset for future generations.

Gaia serves as a strategic partner supporting the carbon trading program in Aik Bual Village. As a trusted facilitator, Gaia simplifies the process for companies and individuals who wish to contribute to global emission reduction by purchasing carbon credits from the village. The carbon credits offered are based on fair and sustainable forest management practices, ensuring that every purchase not only mitigates climate change but also provides direct benefits to the local community.

Carbon trading has become a global solution for mitigating climate change, as outlined in the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Aik Bual Village, with its community-based forest management approach, has successfully sold over 12,000 tons of carbon through this scheme. The revenue from carbon trading is used to support various village programs, including improving education, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure development to enhance the community’s well-being.

Partnering with Gaia ensures that your investment in carbon credits has a tangible impact, both on the environment and on the people of Aik Bual Village. Every ton of carbon purchased supports the protection of tropical forests that serve as the lungs of the planet while creating measurable social benefits such as access to education, clean water, and improved economic opportunities for the village community.

We invite you to be part of this transformation by purchasing carbon credits from Aik Bual Village. By participating in this carbon trading initiative, you not only contribute to maintaining the balance of the global ecosystem but also help create a sustainable future for the village community and future generations. Together with Gaia and Aik Bual Village, let us create a greener and more sustainable world.