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 Meeting a Critical Need Deforestation and other land-use changes account for as much as 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Protecting and restoring threatened forests in biodiversity hotspots can therefore make a significant contribution to reducing global climate change as well as conserving the Earth’s biodiversity. Humanity does not have the time or the financial resources to treat these issues independently and sequentially. Opportunity We are working with companies to encourage investments in carbon offsets projects that provide multiple benefits—carbon storage, biodiversity protection and local community development. Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) The CCBA brings together leaders from the environmental and business communities to promote land-use-based carbon offsets as equitable, measurable and cost effective solutions for managing multiple global problems. more Conservation Carbon We have developed a portfolio of carbon offsets projects in Ecuador, Madagascar, China and the Philippines that not only store carbon, but also protect biodiversity and provide economic opportunities for local communities. more Calculate Your Carbon Humans may be the cause of the Earth's rising temperature, but we can also be part of the solution. CI's suite of carbon calculators empowers you to offset your personal carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and much more - an event, a single flight, or you can choose from a variety of convenient Quick or Gift Offset packages. Your offset dollars will help protect the roughly 832,000-acre Makira Forest in northeast Madagascar and prevent millions of tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Begin your calculation now at CI's main website 
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 PARTNER FAST FACTS • 3M • BP • The Climate Trust • Dixie Chicks • GFA Terra Systems • Hamburg Institute of Intl. Economics • IESB • Intel • Jatun Sacha • Mitsubishi • Pelangi • SC Johnson • The Nature Conservancy • United Technologies • Weyerhaeuser • Wildlife Conservation Society STAFF Michael Totten Chief Advisor Climate & Water Toby Janson-Smith Senior Director Ecosystem Service Investments Sonal Pandya Senior Manager Ecosystem Services Investments |
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