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Carbon Offsets 25,000t: Kasigau Corridor REDD Project - Rukinga Sanctuary

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:34:08 +0000

25,000 tons CO2e, offset sale for Kenyan Reforestation and Wildlife Protection

The Kasigau Corridor REDD project is located in South East Kenya, approximately 150 km Nortwest of Mombasa. Â The area of land is 329,021.66 hectares divided into areas for different projects referred to as phases.

Phase I is the first project and covers 100% of the land known as the Rukinga Sanctuary, an area of 30,186.66 hectares originally known as Rukinga Ranch.

Through a combination of dryland forest protection and extraordinary community sustainable development activities, this project is estimated to avoid emissions of over 7 million metric tonnes of CO2e which would have been emitted due to slash and burn deforestation over the 30 year project life. The project is also home to a fantastic diversity of mammals (over 50 species of large mammal), 300+ bird species, and important populations of IUCN Red List species (an endangered species list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) such as Grevy's zebra, cheetah, lion, and over 500 African elephants seasonally.

Emissions Reduction and Monitoring

The project and the VCS crediting period began on 1 January 2005, and will continue through to 31 December 2034. It is estimated that over this 30 year period there will be a reduction of 7,542,945 metric tonnes of harmful greenhouse gases, which is an average of 251,432 metric tonnes per year. As per VCS best practice, 20% of the first five year's estimated emission reductions are set aside to a 'buffer pool' to account for forest risks.

Wildlife Works will monitor the project every year, producing accurate and credible documentation for all VCS required project accounts. Wilflife Works will validate the project once every 5 years throughout the life of the project until the project end date, and as per VCS requirements, a baseline revision will also be performed once every 10 years.

Social Benefits

Social benefits from the project include a Wildlife Works core project around organic cotton production, school construction and a bursary project, dryland farming, ecotourism and an organic greenhouse. In addition, daily ranger patrols access and protect against threats to the Sanctuary.

Hub Durban Pavilion

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:22:03 +0000

An overnight stay at the Hub Culture Durban Pavilion, with full room and service. Breakfast included.

A choice of four bedrooms are available for 1-10 December, 2011 and are bookable on a daily basis.Â Includes complimentary ADSL internet, pool access and the opportunity to book a host of activities.

All four rooms have their own elegant character and are tastefully styled in warm earthy tones alternated with calming white. Although styled differently, they are all spacious, fully air conditioned and equipped with all the pleasant comforts and conveniences you need â€“ and more.

King size extra length beds in which you may well sleep better than at home, an en suite modern bathroom with high quality shower (two have a bath as well), tea and coffee facilities, TV with satellite, wireless hotspots, telephone, a dressing table with hair dryer and plenty of space for all your belongings, some of which you can keep in your private safe.

Knowledge Brokerage: Bespoke Consultation

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:18:06 +0000

Hub Culture Knowledge Brokers are available to meet with you and listen.

Brokers are highly qualified experts from their field with a deep well of knowledge and contacts in specific areas. As a diverse network, they are able to take a request or problem, then source their networks to find the people with answers and solutions. The job of the knowledge broker is to find answers for your business, make the connection, and help you succeed with your project. The precise advice and real introductions they can provide often make the difference when tackling change in a business.

Hub Culture Knowledge Brokers are globally based. Our focus is on social media outreach, globalization and emerging markets, new climate/energy, and strategic networks.

This initial consultation includes an hour long meeting and sets the stage for longer project engagements. All enquires are strictly confidential

Membership: Business Deluxe

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:53:03 +0000

Unlimited access to any Pavilions worldwide for up to 3 approved employees
Complimentary coffee and tea at each visit
Includes 5 one hour boardroom bookings
One Knowledge Brokerage consultancy session

Ven Waste Efficiency Deal Fund

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:13:19 +0000

This is a contribution to a new type of crowd-sourced deal finance, by creating social tools to raise Ven capital to deploy toward projects. The relationship between waste and efficiency has become a billion dollar business, as innovators change the relationship between recycling, waste management and resource utilization. Â

Benefiting organizations will include organizations at the forefront of reclamation, recycling and reuse, as determined on a grant or VC basis by a panel of selected experts.

Buying this deal module allows investors and facilitators access to IP related to specific projects arising from the deal in a group oriented format.