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Thor Heyerdahl

Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar
Est. 2024
VCS 2088
Drone monitoring of the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park restoration site in Myanmar

Project Context

The Ayeyarwady Delta is one of Southeast Asia's most critical river delta systems. Decades of deforestation, aquaculture expansion, and cyclone impacts have degraded mangrove coverage significantly.

This project focuses on restoring mangrove buffer zones in collaboration with villages that depend on healthy coastal ecosystems for food security and storm resilience.

20+
Years stewardship horizon
500+
Community members engaged

Ecosystem Type

Delta mangrove systems with high biodiversity value and flood protection capacity

Community Role

Village cooperatives participate in planting, monitoring, and maintaining restored areas across multiple seasons

Storm Resilience

Restored mangroves buffer cyclone impacts that historically cause significant damage in the delta

Role of the Asset Manager

The project is implemented by a verified asset manager with experience in delta restoration and community coordination. The asset manager is responsible for:

  • Hydrological assessment and site suitability analysis
  • Seedling propagation and species selection
  • Coordination with local cooperatives and government entities
  • Long-term monitoring and adaptive management strategies

Role of Regenerativ

Regenerativ does not execute restoration work. Its role is coordination and accountability:

  • Register contributions allocated to this project
  • Track restoration inputs and lifecycle stages
  • Issue Certificates of Regeneration based on verified milestones
  • Maintain long-term records accessible to contributors

Lifecycle-Dependent Outcomes

Delta restoration requires patience. Impact reporting reflects current project stage:

Years 0-3: Establishment
Seedling survival, initial root development, community training
Years 3-7: Growth
Canopy expansion, sediment stabilization, early fishery benefits
Years 7-15: Maturation
Full ecosystem services, carbon storage, biodiversity recovery
Years 15+: Stewardship
Ongoing care, resilience to climate variability, intergenerational stewardship

Support This Project

Contributions allocated to the Ayeyarwady Delta project support multi-year restoration and community resilience.

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