Setting the standard for community led projects
We’re a leading certification system for community-led projects in climate and nature markets.
Locally-led projects. Meaningful impact. Beyond carbon.
There are lots of carbon and nature restoration projects out there – but they’re not all the same.
For a project to be Plan Vivo certified, it has to go beyond capturing carbon or restoring ecosystems. It must be high integrity, community-led, and rooted in nature, with tangible and equitable benefits for both people and planet.
Buying a Plan Vivo Certificate means you’re contributing to climate action and benefiting people, livelihoods and landscapes. You’re investing directly in vulnerable communities and giving local people the funding they need to save crucial ecosystems, protect their livelihoods, and make a long-lasting impact.
What’s more, this isn’t new to us. We’ve been doing it for decades.
OUR IMPACT
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54million USD
directed to communities
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15.9million tCO2
planned emissions reductions
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40million trees
planted globally
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464thousand hectares
of land under management
Carbon Projects
PV Climate is our internationally recognised carbon standard. With roots stretching back to the 1990s, PV Climate is a rigorous certification framework for community-led projects delivering measurable and meaningful impact for nature, people and climate.
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Nguru Forest – Tanzania
Restoring exceptionally biodiverse Afromontane forests while improving livelihoods.
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EthioTrees – Ethiopia
Improving household income for landless farmers by supporting woodland restoration.
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Gula Gula – Indonesia
Located in the Singkarak river basin in West Sumatra province, the project restores degraded land and boosts local income and employment opportunities.
Biodiversity Projects
PV Nature is our pioneering biodiversity standard for locally-led nature conservation and restoration projects. This accessible, robust certification process incentivises local communities to protect and restore crucial ecosystems.
Explore Plan Vivo
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Certify a project
Learn more about the types of projects Plan Vivo certifies.
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Buy credits
Invest in high-integrity climate and nature solutions that truly benefit local people.
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Partnerships
Discover how we partner with various organisations to scale our impact and advocate for fair and just climate and nature markets.
Latest news & insights
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Plan Vivo launches new brand identity
Plan Vivo has launched its new brand identity, marking a clear step forward in the organisation’s 25+ year evolution.
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PV Nature projects gather in Kenya for technical workshop
PV Nature projects gather in Kenya for a workshop on biodiversity monitoring, market engagement, and community collaboration.
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ICROA to conclude accreditation role amid market strengthening
It has been announced that ICROA will cease the accreditation of carbon standards at the end of 2026. Read more here.