OffsetFarm and Udaipur Urja Initiatives are transforming 20,000 hectares in Udaipur by planting 8 million trees, removing 3 million tonnes of CO2, and creating 650 jobs, focusing on community leadership and sustainability.
Udaipur
70,000 farmers
20,000 ha for afforestation
OffsetFarm and Udaipur Urja Initiatives collaborate to transform 20,000 hectares of fallow land, combating land degradation and desertification.
Planting 8 million native trees will remove 3 million tonnes of CO2, create jobs for 650 locals (over 50% women), and establish 250 nurseries for biodiversity, all with community involvement and leadership.
Shallow soil depth, low moisture
Medium soil depth & moisture
High soil depth & moisture
Fencing is crucial to facilitate the growth of young saplings. Instead of man-made fencing, we are using bio-fencing with a native cactus species "Thoor". It effectively prevents damage, promotes biodiversity conservation, and defines boundaries. Additionally, it is valued by local inhabitants for its remarkable antibacterial properties used in wound treatment.
The implementation of the Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) project in Zambia is expected to have significant positive impacts and benefits.
Enhancing agriculture productivity and economic returns to farmers.
Conserve biodiversity by planting native species and giving a habitat to fauna to thrive.
Empower women in project activities and decisions.
Reducing 80,96,475tonnes of CO2 by disseminating Improved cookstoves.
Create jobs and increase farmers' incomes.
Boost NTFPs for sustainable local livelihoods.
Remove 3 million tons of CO2 through afforestation.
Conserve biodiversity by planting native species and giving a habitat to fauna to thrive.
Improve rural sustainability and living conditions through local stakeholder partnerships.
