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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.

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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

  • Restores the ecosystem – Helps regenerate Namibia’s savannahs by removing invasive bush.

  • Creates local economic benefits – Generates jobs and income for Namibian communities.

  • Prevents carbon emissions – Stops COâ‚‚ release from biomass decomposition or burning.

  • Delivers durable, verifiable impact – Certified under Puro.earth to ensure full transparency.

 

How It Works

  1. Sustainable Biomass Harvesting
    We selectively harvest excess bush, prioritizing land restoration while ensuring biodiversity remains intact.

  2. Sealed Carbon Storage
    The biomass is stored in a specially designed, oxygen-free environment, preventing decomposition and ensuring carbon stays locked away.

  3. 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.

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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

Pre-Purchase

You can support this pioneering project today by
pre-purchasing our carbon removal credits.
Price: Starting at €125 per ton of COâ‚‚
Certified under Puro.earth

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