Nature-based Solutions

The integrity of forest carbon credits is under growing scrutiny, and rightly so. This guide explains how buyers, investors, and project developers can use satellite Earth observation and climate data to rapidly evaluate the quality and credibility of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) carbon projects.

Using Earth Blox’s low-code platform, sustainability teams can quickly perform due diligence to check for additionality, carbon accuracy, permanence risks, and leakage, without waiting on costly consultants or infrequent reporting.

Whether you're considering a REDD+ project or verifying claims for a portfolio of carbon credits, this guide shows how remote data can provide fast, independent, and transparent insights.

What the guide covers:

  • ‍Step-by-step due diligence for NbS carbon projects: Learn how to assess additionality, carbon stock, climate risks, and leakage using EO data.‍
  • Common datasets and Earth Blox workflows: Includes Hansen Forest Change, ERA5, SRTM elevation, and Dynamic World.‍
  • Real-world use cases and template projects: Designed for REDD+, ARR and other forest carbon methodologies.‍
  • Time and cost-saving insight: How customers are cutting due diligence from days to hours and saving $150k+ annually per FTE.‍
  • Practical and flexible: Use as-is or tailor the approach to your specific carbon strategy or risk appetite.
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