
Namibia:
The Otjiwarongo Project
Two Problems - One Innovative Solution
The problem of bush thickening
Namibia is affected by bush encroachment on a massive scale. The phenomenon currently affects up to 30 million hectares of farmland in 9 of the country’s 14 regions. That amounts to roughly 30% of Namibia’s land area, significantly affecting farmland, biodiversity, and groundwater recharge. De-bushing projects were researched and implemented by a collaboration between Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

Our Solution: Turning Encroaching Bush into Permanent Carbon Storage
Instead of letting encroaching bush decompose or be burned, releasing COâ‚‚ back into the atmosphere, we store it in a controlled, oxygen-free environment. This nature-inspired method locks away the carbon for over 100 years, offering one of the most efficient and durable ways to remove COâ‚‚ from the atmosphere.
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Why It Matters
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Restores the ecosystem – Helps regenerate Namibia’s savannahs by removing invasive bush.
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Creates local economic benefits – Generates jobs and income for Namibian communities.
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Prevents carbon emissions – Stops COâ‚‚ release from biomass decomposition or burning.
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Delivers durable, verifiable impact – Certified under Puro.earth to ensure full transparency.
How It Works
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Sustainable Biomass Harvesting
We selectively harvest excess bush, prioritizing land restoration while ensuring biodiversity remains intact. -
Sealed Carbon Storage
The biomass is stored in a specially designed, oxygen-free environment, preventing decomposition and ensuring carbon stays locked away. -
Advanced Monitoring & Certification
Our sensor technology continuously tracks carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, temperature, and humidity to guarantee long-term stability. Each ton of COâ‚‚ stored is independently verified and certified by Puro.earth for credibility and trust.

Project Highlights
Location: Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Storage Capacity: 800 tons of COâ‚‚ in phase 1
Total potential: 100,000+ tons of COâ‚‚
Biomass Source: Sustainably harvested encroaching bush
Implementation: Q1 2025