This collection of projects protects 117,740 hectares of coastal watershed along the Pacific coast of Colombia. Located along Colombia's Pacific coast, this collection of projects includes three sites and mangrove forest-protected areas, Mutatá, Bahia Malaga-Bajo Calima, and Bajo Mira y Frontera and conserves a critical part of the South American tropical forest, which is home to 10% of the entire planet’s animal and plant species.

This area is one of Colombia’s poorest and historically marginalized regions. These projects improve the well-being of over 40,000 people, increase employment opportunities for the local afro-descendent and indigenous communities, implement systematic protection of mangrove forests, and maintain biodiversity.

Impacts:

• Generates 70 million tons of verified emissions reductions over 30 years.
• Improves the well-being of over 40,000 local people.
• Increases conservation of at least 10 % of coastal and marine areas.
• Promote ecotourism in the project area.
• Strengthens efforts to safeguard the area's cultural and natural heritage.

The Seatrees Biodiversity Blocks focus on restoring and protecting mangrove forests in Marereni, Kenya while supporting 10 years of ecosystem stewardship by the local community. Mangroves are among the most effective natural climate solutions, providing a powerful combination of carbon sequestration, habitat restoration, and coastal defense. By planting and nurturing mangroves, this project helps:

• Combat climate change by capturing and storing carbon at up to 5x the rate of tropical rainforests.
• Provide critical nursery habitats for fish and other marine species, supporting biodiversity and local fisheries.
• Protect coastal communities from storm surges, erosion, and rising sea levels.
• Generate sustainable livelihoods for local communities through restoration and conservation work.

When you purchase a Biodiversity Block, you’re not only contributing to the planting of a mangrove tree but also funding long-term conservation efforts that invest in the future of the local community stewards.

The project is expected to result in a 47% biodiversity uplift over the next decade, with performance reported annually to measure the real impact of each block.

Ecosystem stewardship is the active care and protection of natural environments to ensure their long-term health and resilience. It involves restoring habitats, monitoring biodiversity, and empowering local communities to sustain the ecosystems they rely on. The Seatrees Mangrove Biodiversity Blocks are a long-term investment in ecosystem stewardship, going beyond traditional tree-planting projects. Each block plants one mangrove tree and provides funding and jobs for the local community for 10 years to protect and monitor its growth. This extended timeframe allows for more detailed monitoring, improved restoration tactics, and stronger long-term protections for the ecosystem.

Following a specific and published restoration methodology, the project incorporates better monitoring strategies, including sample and control plots, remote sensing for canopy cover, and comprehensive biodiversity tracking. In addition to measuring the success of planted trees, we assess surrounding areas to understand natural ecosystem changes. To ensure lasting impact, we fund a local forest guard service, hiring community members who act as the frontline defenders against illegal logging, poaching, and other threats. These guards work closely with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to conduct joint patrols, providing legal enforcement and governance to protect the mangrove forests. By combining scientific rigor with community-led conservation, Seatrees ensures that these critical coastal ecosystems thrive for the long term.