CANNAN CARBON PRIVATE LIMITED

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Project Name Cannan Carbon – Afforestation, Reforestation & Restoration (ARR) Carbon Credits Core Objective Combat deforestation and climate change by developing large-scale afforestation and reforestation projects across India. These projects generate verifiable carbon credits while providing sustainable income to small and marginal farmers. Key Features Focus Area: India’s 25+ million hectares of agroforestry and 56 million hectares of wasteland. Target Group: Small and marginal farmers (<2 hectares land), enabling them to earn from carbon markets. Sustainable Practices: Agroforestry, conservation agriculture, and water-efficient irrigation. Revenue Sharing: Farmers retain 50–60% of carbon credit revenue; land ownership remains with them. Carbon Rights Agreement: Farmers waive carbon rights for project tenure to earn credits. Carbon Market Highlights Driven by multinational net-zero commitments and voluntary carbon market (VCM) growth. India holds the largest voluntary carbon market portfolio globally with 1,686 CDM projects and 921 projects under Verra/Gold Standard. Projected emission reductions of 132 million+ tons over the next decade. Implementation & MRV Use of geospatial data, auditor fees, Verra registration, verification, MRV processes, and trading fees. Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV) to ensure compliance and issuance of credits. Impact Areas Climate Change Mitigation: Enhanced carbon sequestration and GHG reduction. Biodiversity: Restoration of degraded land and improved ecosystems. Economic Empowerment: New income stream and resilience for farmers. Equity & Inclusion: Ensuring benefits reach marginal farmers

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