Kilómetro 120
Carbon
Campeche, México
To ensure the long-term conservation of the forests and jungles of southeastern Mexico, this project generates carbon credits that benefit not only the ecosystem, but also the communities that inhabit it.
36
K
carbon offsets
annually estimated
201
sites
of carbon monitoring
+
7
K
hectares
preserved
+
180
local residents
inhabit the ejido
54
ejido members
receive benefits from the project
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The context
The Rainforest that Safeguards Tomorrow
In the heart of southeastern Mexico, the Kilómetro 120 ejido safeguards more than 9,000 hectares of tropical rainforest. This territory, inhabited primarily by families of Chol Indigenous identity, lies near the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve — one of the most important remaining tropical forests in Mesoamerica and home to species such as the jaguar, howler monkey, and white-lipped peccary.
But this ecological wealth is at risk. Deforestation and land-use change continue to expand across the region, driven by the lack of viable economic alternatives. At the same time, the community faces precarious living conditions: limited access to basic services like clean water, low income levels, and scarce employment opportunities. The result is a territory under pressure, where environmental degradation and social vulnerability go hand in hand.
Location
Campeche, México
Dimensions
9,000+ hectares home to 183 people (51% women and 49% men), 80 households of which identify as Chol Indigenous.
Productive Activities
Agriculture, beekeeping, and, to a lesser extent, livestock production.
Vegetation
Low and medium sub-perennial tropical rainforest.
Fauna
Great diversity of reptiles and amphibians, as well as mammals such as the white-lipped peccary, howler monkey, jaguar, and other felines.
Flora
Certifier
Climate Action Reserve (CAR)
Protocol
Forest Protocol 3.0
Verifier
ANCE
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The activities
On-the-Ground Action
Environmental Analysis and Monitoring
The starting point of the project was a detailed territorial analysis that covered land tenure, the socio-economic context and the ecological characteristics of the ejido.
Carbon Baseline
The carbon baseline was raised at 201 sites within 7,853 ha. In 43 days, more than 243 large and 5,000 medium-sized trees were measured.
Community Participation
The process not only provided key information for environmental management, but it also actively involved the 54 ejidatarios and 183 inhabitants of the ejido in the monitoring and protection of their carbon stores, consolidating their role as guardians of the forest.
Restoration and Conservation
In an area of activity that covers 7,832.82 hectares, ecological restoration and ecosystem conservation actions are being carried out.
Ecological Restoration Actions
The restoration focuses on the reintroduction of native vegetation, while conservation efforts include the permanent monitoring of flora and fauna, the installation of camera traps to prevent illegal activities.
Conservation and Regeneration Actions
Firewall breaches and fire prevention works are being implemented. In addition, weed control, thinning and seed collection are carried out to reinforce natural regeneration, ensuring the long-term resilience of the territory.
Sustainable Use and Management
Sustainable land management combines productive activities that generate income with practices that strengthen ecosystem health.
Sustainable Land Use
The activities include the use of non-wood chicozapote latex to make natural chewing gum, organic beekeeping and melipona, and ecotourism through interactive trails.
Environmental Management and Conservation Criteria Unit
An Environmental Management Unit was also implemented for white-tailed deer. All these activities respect environmental regulations and conservation criteria, bringing economic and social benefits to the community.
Workshops and Training
To ensure the permanence of the benefits of the project, workshops and trainings are held to strengthen territorial governance and the technical capacities of the community.
Community Training
The brigades receive training in forest fire prevention and combat, proper fuel management, opening and maintaining firewalls, and placing preventive signs.
Intergenerational Environmental Education
Phototramping and environmental education workshops are also held for children, young people and adults, promoting a sense of belonging and responsibility for caring for the territory.
“The whole ejido is doing its bit. Both residents, ejidatarios, even young people, children too”.
Alsides Pérez Álvarez
Ejido Coordinator
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The Turning Point
A Collective Decision
The community identified an opportunity: to conserve their land not only as an environmental heritage, but also as a legitimate path of development. Thus, a carbon capture project built from its own territorial reality was born.
A Purpose-Driven Project
Through the conservation and management of its forest cover, the ejido generates carbon credits that allow it to finance restoration activities, community surveillance and capacity building, consolidating a long-term strategy.
Beyond Carbon
The design and management of the ejido of its territory focuses on local knowledge, community governance and the regeneration of ecosystems as a basis for collective well-being.
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The Impact
Conservation with co-benefits
Science-Based Restoration
To ensure permanence and additionality, the project is registered, verified and certified by accredited entities. We also combine our Toroto Track tool with satellite monitoring and fieldwork technologies to ensure the quality and permanence of the captured carbon.
Biodiversity as a Foundation
Biodiversity is the foundation of resilient socio-ecological systems. Our specialized team performs baseline studies, continuous monitoring and strategies to conserve and strengthen key ecosystems.
Community-Led Action
Local brigades implement conservation actions, generating employment, roots and a sense of belonging to the territory. These activities strengthen environmental education and encourage active and sustained community participation.
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The Impact
Conservation with co-benefits
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Science-Based Restoration
To ensure permanence and additionality, the project is registered, verified and certified by accredited entities. We also combine our Toroto Track tool with satellite monitoring and fieldwork technologies to ensure the quality and permanence of the captured carbon.
Biodiversity as a Foundation
Biodiversity is the foundation of resilient socio-ecological systems. Our specialized team performs baseline studies, continuous monitoring and strategies to conserve and strengthen key ecosystems.
Community-Led Action
Local brigades implement conservation actions, generating employment, roots and a sense of belonging to the territory. These activities strengthen environmental education and encourage active and sustained community participation.
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