New Beginnings

Limpopo province in South Africa faces tremendous challenges, particularly related to inequality, human development, and poverty. The risk of starvation in the region is real with a projected 54% of the local population being affected by 2025. In addition, New Beginnings supports the global challenge of climate change driven by carbon emissions. Climate change is causing extreme weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. This requires a need for sustainable solutions on an international scale, with nations and businesses worldwide recognizing the importance of reducing their carbon footprint. To align with global efforts to mitigate climate change and addressing local challenges, New Beginnings proposes the introduction of Moringa-agroforestry as a holistic solution. The program aims to play a crucial role in the fight against climate change by promoting carbon neutrality and meeting the increasing demand for carbon credits while addressing the local economic and social challenges through the growing of the economy and the implementation of programs to deliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The intersection of local issues and global imperatives forms the foundation of New Beginning's commitment to positive change.

Project ID

GS12614

Registry

Gold Standard

Type

Afforestation/Reforestation · Forestry & Land Use

Removal or reduction

Impermanent Removal

Methodology

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Developer

INITIIS NOVIS (PTY) LTD T/A New Beginnings · 2 projects

Country

South Africa

First vintage

—

Crediting period

2024-03-01 to 2064-03-01

Estimated yearly credits

1,549,817

Scale

Large Scale · POA

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 15: Life On Land · Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation · Goal 13: Climate Action · Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being · Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy · Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities · Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Goal 4: Quality Education · Goal 1: No Poverty · Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions · Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth · Goal 5: Gender Equality · Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption · Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities · Goal 14: Life Below Water · Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals · Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Data from

Berkeley VROD v2026-08 + Gold Standard registry

The registry gives South Africa as the location, so this project is not drawn on the map. It is counted in the country totals.