Reforestation & social issues - Togo
PROJECT TOGO
Planting trees, building schools. In Togo, we do both at the same time. Because climate protection works best with people.
Climate protection projects and climate project ideas - we advise you on all aspects
Climate protection projects are more than just offsetting emissions - they are an important means of combating climate change, protecting the environment and promoting quality of life.
Climate change and its consequences
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time - with global, long-term and often irreversible effects. It affects not only the climate, but also social, economic and ecological systems worldwide. No company, no person is left out. That's why we need clear strategies - and real solutions.
| Ökologische Folgen | Soziale Folgen | Wirtschaftliche Folgen |
|---|---|---|
| Gletscherschmelze, Meeresspiegelanstieg, | Erhöhtes Armutsrisiko, Fluchtbewegungen, Gesundheitsbelastung | Ernteausfälle, unterbrochene Lieferketten, versicherte Schäden |
| Extremwetter, Biodiversitätsverlust und Artensterben | Bildungsdefizite durch Krisen, Belastung öffentlicher Systeme | Preissteigerungen bei Rohstoffen, unkalkulierbare Produktionsrisiken |
| Ökosysteme kippen, Wüstenbildung | Vulnerable Gruppen werden weiter geschwächt |
Climate protection and its various sub-areas
Climate protection is not a monotonous one-size-fits-all block. There are many levers and climate project ideas - each with different approaches in different areas.
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Forest protection & reforestation
Forests store CO₂. They are climate savers and habitats in one. Protecting forests means slowing down climate change and preserving biodiversity.
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Renewable energies & energy efficiency
Solar, wind and hydropower replace coal and oil. Effectively stopping climate change is only possible with the energy transition. CO₂-neutral, sustainable and efficient.
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Mobility & Traffic
Sustainable transportation reduces emissions in conurbations. Climate protection projects focus on e-mobility, public transport or traffic avoidance through digitalization.
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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Capturing CO₂ from industrial processes and storing it safely. Complex, expensive, but potentially indispensable for emissions that are difficult to avoid.
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Water management & desertification
Desert landscapes are spreading - technical term desertification. Climate protection projects save soils from drying out, secure water and prevent migration. Examples? Well construction in drought areas and smart irrigation systems.
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Maritime afforestation
Seagrass meadows store CO₂ - ten times as much as forests. The designation of protected zones and maritime reforestation are the means of choice - for clean oceans and clean air.
International standards and targets in climate protection
Climate protection does not end at national borders - that is why international guidelines and measurable targets are needed. This is precisely where the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come in. The 17 global sustainability goals were adopted by the United Nations and form the framework for socially just and ecologically sustainable development worldwide. They range from poverty reduction and access to clean water to high-quality education and consistent climate protection.
Many climate protection projects make multiple contributions to achieving these goals - thanks in part to globally recognized certification and process standards :
- Gold Standard: internationally recognized standard for climate protection projects. Strict requirements for emission targets with an additional focus on social compatibility.
- VCS (Verified Carbon Standard): Globally recognized standard for awarding carbon credits for climate projects that reduce or avoid the emission of greenhouse gases.
- CCBS (Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standard): Focus on biodiversity and social effects. Often used in forest projects.
- CDM (Clean Development Mechanism): UN mechanism from the Kyoto Protocol. Enables industrialized countries to offset emissions in developing countries.
- ISO 14064 / ISO 14068: International standards for balancing and evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and climate neutrality.
Our commitment and our values
At natureOffice, we stand for effective, credible climate protection. Consulting, balancing, implementation: everything from a single source. Our values: We believe in cooperation instead of greenwashing. In impact instead of symbolism. In trust through transparency. And in sustainable change that starts locally - but has a global impact.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions
Climate change is leading to extreme weather events, rising sea levels, dwindling biodiversity, social upheaval and economic risks. Regions with already weak infrastructure are suffering in particular. Companies are also coming under increasing pressure: due to a shortage of raw materials, insurance risks, regulatory laws and social and political expectations.
Companies can:
- Balance and analyze their emissions
- leverage reduction potential (energy, mobility, processes)
- AchieveCO₂ compensation through certified projects
- actively participate in project development or enter into partnerships
- Involve employees and customers in their sustainability strategies
natureOffice supports companies in all these steps - with advice, software and specific climate protection projects.
Link to the offsetting page here.
Projects can be differentiated thematically:
- Forest protection & reforestation
- Energy efficiency & renewable energies
- Mobility & transport
- CCS technologies
- Water management & combating desertification
- Maritime afforestation (e.g. seagrass)
And geographically:
- Local (e.g. Black Forest)
- National (e.g. India)
- Regional (e.g. West Africa)
- Continental (e.g. South America)
- Global / international
Projects generate CO₂ savings or bindings. These are certified and can then be traded as CO₂ certificates. Buyers can purchase and retire them - their emissions are then considered offset. Important: Only certified and retired certificates are considered effective CO2 offsetting.
Prices vary depending on the type of project, region, standard and demand. Simple projects with ancillary financing (e.g. hydropower) often cost less. Complex projects without additional financing (e.g. reforestation in Africa) are more expensive. Range: between approx. 5 and 40+ euros per ton of CO₂.
No. Anyone who offsets transparently, relies on certified projects with a real impact and at the same time actively reduces emissions is acting responsibly. Greenwashing begins where offsetting serves as a distraction or justification. natureOffice stands for credible offsetting as part of a holistic climate strategy.
