Carbonsate Launches Carbon Removal Project in Namibia

Carbonsate has launched its first international carbon removal project in Otjiwarongo, Namibia – a major step toward efficient, scalable, and affordable climate action.

Turning a challenge into climate impact.

In many regions – including Namibia – encroached landscapes must be actively managed to protect natural ecosystems. If no action is taken, invasive bush spreads uncontrollably, reducing biodiversity and limiting productive land use. Instead of burning the biomass – which releases CO₂ and harms air quality – we store it safely, locking away the carbon it contains for over 100 years.

"When I first saw the vast areas of encroaching bush, I realized that this problem holds a powerful opportunity. Our project in Otjiwarongo proves that carbon removal can drive both climate action and local regeneration – for the planet, for nature, and for the communities on the ground."

– Johanna Bröll, CEO of Carbonsate

Nature-based – but engineered for permanence

Carbon is removed through the secure storage of biomass in specially prepared underground sites. These are sealed with appropriate materials and continuously monitored. This creates a verifiable carbon sink with measurable climate benefits. Removing invasive bush can also contribute to improved land use and ecological resilience over time.

Certified and ready to grow

Phase one will store 800 tonnes of CO₂, with a goal of scaling up to 10,000 tonnes by the end of 2025. The project is certified by Puro.earth, and the first carbon credits are already being sold – supporting both permanent carbon removal and ecological restoration.