The Vanga Blue Forest project in Kwale County, Kenya, converts mangrove conservation into a sustainable income stream through carbon credit trading. By protecting 460 hectares of mangroves and implementing restoration efforts, the project generates revenue that is reinvested into local healthcare, education, and water infrastructure. Operating under Plan Vivo standards, the initiative ensures at least 60 percent of revenue returns to the community. Local residents manage the funds through a representative committee, while scientific measurements of tree height, width, and canopy cover determine the volume of carbon credits marketed via a partner in Scotland.
