Tonnes of CO2eq Compensated
40,48
Project Type
Regenerative Agriculture
Biome
Atlantic Forest
Location
Capela
Status
Active
Standard
VCS
Captalys Planting - Environment Week
In support of the Environment Week, Captalys promoted the planting of 253 seedlings, symbolically representing each employee of the company.
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The Jaguatibaia Environmental Protection Association, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization managed voluntarily, always relying on partners to carry out its activities. The NGO's mission is to promote environmental education and produce native seedlings for forest restoration work to develop a greater awareness of the importance of environmental protection.
In this project, more than 40 species were planted on the unit, including the Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia), Ipe-rosa (Lafoensia pacari), Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora), and Jamaica Caper (Citharexylum myrianthum).
Among the importance of planting, some points can be highlighted, such as mitigating the effects of climate change, considering that trees play a fundamental role since they capture CO2 and return oxygen to the air. Large-scale tropical reforestation can cause a significant reduction in carbon emissions, and according to Saving Nature, theoretically it is possible to offset about a third of global emissions from all sources by planting trees.
Another important factor of planting is air cleaning; polluted air can increase the risk of chronic respiratory diseases, trees absorb odors and polluting gases such as nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and ozone, and filter air particles by trapping them in leaves and bark. In addition to slowing down water evaporation, in their transpiration process, they increase atmospheric humidity.
It is also possible to mention the important role of trees in providing shelter and food for many species. By reforesting, the area becomes more hospitable for wildlife. Moreover, it can also provide benefits for human emotional health by bringing improvements in physical and mental health, increasing energy levels and recovery speed, while reducing blood pressure and stress.
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What are the project SDGs
The project Captalys Planting - Environment Week includes 3 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are:
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. This goal aims to improve the quality of life in urban areas by promoting sustainable urban development and ensuring equitable access to basic services such as adequate housing, public transportation, sanitation, energy, and infrastructure. It also seeks to make cities safer, resilient to natural disasters, and environmentally sustainable by protecting cultural and natural heritage and promoting inclusive economic development. SDG 11 recognizes the crucial role of cities in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals and promoting a more just and sustainable future for all.
CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. This goal aims to address the challenges posed by climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to adverse impacts already occurring, and promoting climate resilience. Achieving this goal requires actions at various levels, from local to international, aiming at mitigating emissions, developing adaptation strategies, implementing environmental policies, and mobilizing resources to finance measures to combat climate change. SDG 13 recognizes the urgency of acting to avoid the worst effects of climate change and to protect the environment for future generations.
PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. This goal aims to strengthen collaboration between countries and across the public, private, and civil society sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to promote inclusive and multi-stakeholder partnerships, mobilize financial, technological, and human resources, and strengthen international cooperation to support developing countries in implementing the SDGs. SDG 17 also emphasizes the importance of technology transfer, capacity building, and the establishment of monitoring and reporting systems to track progress towards the SDGs. It recognizes that achieving the SDGs requires coordinated and collaborative action at the global, regional, national, and local levels.