Sabancuy Carbon2Nature

Mangrove restoration in the Ejido Sabancuy, Laguna de Términos

The Sabancuy Project is a joint initiative between Carbon2Nature, ATEC, and the Ejido Sabancuy to restore 500 hectares of mangrove, with the potential to scale up to 1,500 hectares. The project aims to generate carbon credits under the Gold Standard while promoting biodiversity conservation in Laguna de Términos, internationally recognized as a Ramsar site for its exceptional ecological value. It also strengthens local communities through sustainable practices that ensure the conservation and responsible use of mangrove ecosystems.

Location:

Campeche, México

Duration:

30 years

Status: Pre-registrado

Organization:

Gold standard

Restored area

500 hectares
Carbon capture target

307.242
Threatened species listed on the IUCN Red List

112

Key Benefits

**BIODIVERSITY**: The project is located in an area of high ecological relevance, recognized as a Ramsar site and home to 112 species included in the IUCN Red List. In addition to restoration activities, biodiversity monitoring campaigns are carried out to measure and demonstrate the project’s positive impact on local species and ecosystems.

**COMMUNITIES**: The project’s main partner is the community of Sabancuy, and it is designed to promote local development by creating dignified employment and new economic opportunities through sustainable activities such as ecotourism, beekeeping, and responsible livestock management.

**RESTORATION**: The project restores 500 hectares of mangrove, one of the most valuable ecosystems on the planet due to its extraordinary carbon sequestration capacity and its role in coastal protection, flood risk reduction, and water quality improvement.

Territorial Transformation

The project is developed in close collaboration with the Ejido Sabancuy, which not only acts as a partner but forms the very foundation of the initiative. Its design seeks to strengthen the community through job creation and the development of sustainable value chains that ensure long‑term economic and social benefits.