Vlinder Climate
Community-led mangrove restoration at scale, with Verra-aligned methodologies and long-term stewardship.
Why Vlinder Climate
Technical Expertise
Deep community and technical expertise. Papariko received a Sylvera Estimated Rating of AA-BBB, placing it in the top 4% of ARR projects globally.
Commercial Traction
1,700 ha restored, 5M trees planted. Julius Bär Bank offtake secured. Fortune 10 buyer in advanced due diligence for Indonesia.
Diversified Pipeline
Projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. $100M+ pipeline ready for investment with proven asset management model.
Role Clarity
Asset managers are responsible for project development, community engagement, monitoring, and long-term stewardship.
Regenerativ's role is limited to registration, routing, and reporting of contributions. This separation ensures accountability without centralizing control.
Active Projects
Restoration spanning multiple geographies, all implementing long-term community stewardship models.
Papariko
Verra ValidatedKenya's first Verra-validated blue carbon project. Community-owned revenue sharing ensures long-term local stewardship.

- • First blue carbon project in Kenya
- • Verra VCS, CCB Biodiversity, SD VISta certified
- • 1,100 jobs created, over 50% held by women
- • Expected 871,600 tCO₂ carbon yield over 30 years
Kupu-Kupu
ImplementationSilvo-fishery restoration integrating mangrove regeneration with sustainable aquaculture for local communities.
- • 40-year crediting period
- • 15.3-22.3% expected IRR
- • Integration of sustainable aquaculture
- • Multi-village community partnership
Lep-Lep
Ground TruthingCommunity-based mangrove restoration with Diamani Kouta partnership, focusing on women's leadership.
- • 30-year restoration period
- • 13.9-20.4% expected IRR
- • 55% women in leadership positions
- • Community governance structures
Kipepeo
PipelineConservation and livelihood creation through mangrove restoration and sustainable resource management.
- • Immediate pipeline development
- • Focus on conservation + livelihoods
- • Long-term community stewardship model
- • Part of $65M immediate pipeline
The Vlinder Model
Working with coastal communities to restore mangroves and generate high-integrity carbon credits through fair revenue sharing.
Community Partnership
50% of carbon revenue shared directly with local communities. Long-term stewardship ensures both ecological restoration and economic opportunity.
High-Integrity Standards
Verra VM0033 methodology. Projects achieve VCS, CCB (Biodiversity), and SD VISta certifications simultaneously.
Institutional Backing
Supported by leading carbon investors including Idea Carbon. Proven track record attracting Fortune 10 buyers and Swiss banking offtake agreements.
Long-Term Vision
20-40 year project timelines. Building the world's largest and most diversified mangrove restoration portfolio.
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