Loading bamboo plants at the nursery. Those on the right are five years old.
HOW IT WORKS
It is now clear that the improvement in living standards enjoyed by advanced economies over our lifetimes has come at a huge price. We cannot undo the past or eliminate all our emissions, but CCA can provide training, information and funding to volunteers who are working to reduce atmospheric carbon that benefits us all, as well as building resilience and biodiversity, and increasing incomes in their communities.
We fund this by way of donations from individual members and co-operatives who recognise the value provided by our co-operative approach to climate action compared with large offset schemes:
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Cost effective-low management and certification costs
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Environmental benefits-soil, plants, and wildlife
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Social benefits-self-help, democratic control, training, nutrition, flood control
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Long term economic sustainability
We set out clear and realistic assumptions for those who want to quantify the carbon impact of their donations. Detailed reporting and participation in monitoring visits can be provided.