Vlinder is a carbon tokenization platform that restores mangroves to generate high-quality blue carbon credits, addressing the urgent need for verified carbon removals to meet global net-zero commitments. By empowering local communities and ensuring at least 50% of carbon credits are shared with them, Vlinder enhances biodiversity and supports sustainable livelihoods.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The current voluntary carbon market lacks sufficient high-quality carbon removal projects, particularly those focused on blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves, hindering organizations from meeting their net-zero commitments. Existing projects often fail to adequately involve and benefit local communities, threatening the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of carbon offsetting initiatives.
Solution
Vlinder is a carbon tokenization platform specializing in mangrove restoration projects that generate verified, high-quality blue carbon credits. By partnering with local communities and sharing at least 50% of carbon credits with them, Vlinder ensures the long-term sustainability of its projects while enhancing biodiversity and supporting local livelihoods. Vlinder's projects adhere to the five High-Quality Blue Carbon Principles, contributing to climate change mitigation, social impact, and environmental conservation. The platform aims to plant 100 million trees on 35,000 hectares by 2030, removing carbon on a megatonne scale.
Target Audience
Vlinder's primary customers are organizations seeking verified carbon removals to meet net-zero goals, with a focus on those prioritizing projects with strong social and environmental co-benefits.
Features
- Mangrove restoration projects verified by leading global carbon standards
- Remote sensing technology using satellites and drones for project monitoring
- Social and biodiversity data verification to ensure project integrity
- Focus on projects that provide jobs, food security, and natural protection for local communities
- Creation of biodiverse habitats, including nurseries for fish, marine life, coral reefs, birds, and animals
- Commitment to sharing at least 50% of carbon credits with local stakeholders