KMGBF-Aligned Carbon Initiative Launched to Support Indigenous Stewardship and Biodiversity Finance
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- 3月19日
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A global initiative links Indigenous stewardship with carbon markets, advancing biodiversity conservation and climate finance under KMGBF.
The Satoyama Mace Initiative (SMI) has launched a global Indigenous Partnership Invitation to support Indigenous communities in accessing international carbon markets through a new generation of KMGBF-aligned carbon programs. The initiative is designed to strengthen stewardship of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) while creating sustainable economic opportunities rooted in traditional knowledge and ecosystem management.
Indigenous communities have long played a critical role in protecting forests, wetlands, mangroves, and traditional agricultural systems. However, participation in carbon markets has often been limited by high upfront development costs, expensive MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) technologies, and barriers to market access. SMI addresses these challenges through an innovative deferred-cost model, allowing communities to participate without significant initial financial burden.
Under this approach, costs associated with carbon credit issuance and MRV technical services—including satellite monitoring, AI-based assessments, and baseline evaluations—can be deferred until the first carbon revenue cycle. The initiative also provides comprehensive support, including project design, ecological monitoring, and connections to international trading platforms such as AirCarbon Exchange and Climate Impact X.
All partnerships follow the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), ensuring that Indigenous governance and land rights are fully respected. Participating communities may access 40%–60% of carbon revenue, supporting biodiversity conservation, cultural preservation, and long-term community resilience while contributing to global climate and biodiversity goals.
