SANParks Carbon Feasibility Study

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SANParks Carbon Feasibility Study
South Africa
42,000 square kilometers
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SANParks protects South Africa’s biodiversity through 21 national parks—including three World Heritage sites and ten marine protected areas—covering over 4 million ha on land and ~370,000 ha at sea. These parks comprise about 70% of state terrestrial protected areas and 22% of state‑managed marine areas, with five parks part of transfrontier conservation areas with neighbouring SADC countries.
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Waterfall on the Batlokoa Communal land near the Lesotho border, Eastern Cape, Grasslands National Park. © Melanie de Morney.

The SANParks Carbon Feasibility Study, led by Afriwild Carbon Developments and supported by Rewild Capital, assesses the potential for SANParks to leverage carbon markets to enhance park management and expand its protected areas. The study focuses on three methodologies—biochar production (VM0044), grazing and fire management (VM0032), and revegetation/agroforestry (VM0047)—to deliver carbon sequestration, biodiversity restoration, and socio-economic development, emphasizing high-integrity, removal-based credits. The study identifies five priority landscapes and outlines a phased implementation approach. This approach supports SANParks' Vision 2040 and aligns with national and global conservation and climate priorities. Rewild Capital's support ensures the project aligns with best practices in carbon project development and sustainable landscape management.

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Carbon removed (tCO2e)
Employees supported
Area conserved (ha)

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