Design a forest carbon project with Indigenous People and local communities
The Climate Justice (CJ) Standard provides a structured process to ensure that natuture-based projects not only contribute to mitigating climate change but also adhere to the principles of climate justice, benefiting Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP & LCs) and preserving biodiversity.
Co-create projects with IP & LCs
Projects are co-created with Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP & LCs), ensuring their knowledge and needs are at the core. A validation process verifies that projects align with CJ Standard principles before implementation.
Empower IP & LCs with capacity building
IP & LCs are equipped for long term success and resilience with support in understanding carbon markets, developing sustainable community plans, and training in project management and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV).
Track project impacts 
over time
A robust MRV system tracks climate, ecological, and social impacts. Advanced technologies, including remote sensing and AI, ensure ongoing accountability and alignment with project goals.
Establish benefit-sharing system
A structured benefit-sharing mechanism is put in place to distribute the economic gains from carbon credits equitably among IP & LCs, supporting their Life Plans and sustainable development goals.
Integrate projects into ethical carbon markets and non-market mechanisms
Direct lines of investment are created between conscientious investors and community projects, offering offsets (under particular conditions) as well as carbon contributions.
Improve 
continuously
Informed by feedback and evolving best practices, the Standard is a living framework that grows and improves to remain at the forefront of climate justice and effectiveness.
Take the first step toward equitable climate action
Join us in creating community-led climate projects that protect and restore forests, empower people, and build a fairer, more sustainable future.