KAYA is a newly formed organisation with vast knowledge and experience within forestry, grasslands and agriculture.
“We are happy and eager to start this collaboration with KAYA. We have followed them, analysed, and discussed these issues for almost a year. With our resources in
” I started KAYA a year ago with the aim to create a project developer who is at the forefront of implementation focusing on terrestrial ecosystems, conserving, and restoring forests and semi-arid lands in sub-Saharan Africa. Today we are 12 devoted employees and consultants, all with knowledge and experience in driving such projects. For a variety of climate and business reasons, we found
The collaboration that now begins entails starting a pilot project together with both national and local governments. In the plan for the coming years there are multiple larger projects.
This collaboration between
The vision for the long-term collaboration is to contribute to the fight against climate change and foster sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa while capitalizing on the economic opportunities presented by this rapidly expanding market. The aim is to empower local communities by creating a sustainable economic growth which will be coupled with co-benefits such as job creation, improved food security, supporting sustainable agricultural practices and promoting long-term food production and improved healthcare services.
KAYA will provide project development and management while Crown will support through its network and infrastructure in
After the pilot phase in 2024, subject to a successful reciprocal due diligence, Crown will have the opportunity to become a larger shareholder in KAYA by another option agreement during an exclusivity period.
For more information, please contact:
yoav.ben-eli@crownenergy.se
Chaitanya Sure, CEO
chaitanya.sure@kaya.global
About KAYA
KAYA specializes in implementing impactful forestry and grassland projects in sub–Saharan Africa. These projects not only generate valuable carbon credits for the voluntary market but also deliver a wide range of co-benefits for local communities.
KAYA will contribute to the partnership in these areas:
- Scientific know-how: Contributing scientific expertise and knowledge relevant to terrestrial ecosystem conservation and restoration.
- Project Management: Providing expert project development management and oversight.
- Operational Capacity: Offering a team of professionally trained experts specializing in:
- Government agreements and approvals
- Field activity administration and management
- Local capacity-building initiatives
- Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV)
- Market Access and Carbon Offsets: Handling the marketing and sale of ecosystem services, including but not limited to carbon offsets.
- Carbon Monitoring and Accounting: Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of carbon removals and other carbon accounting activities.
- Network and Partnerships: Utilizing existing relationships and ongoing negotiations in
Angola to support project development.
About
The business area Asset development and management based in
- Local Facilitation: Providing local facilities and resources in Angola, including land, infrastructure, and logistical support.
Financial Investment : Contributing equity funding to support project development and implementation.- Local Knowledge: Leveraging existing relationships and ongoing negotiations in
Angola to expedite project development. - Extensive Experience: Offering the benefit of its vast experience operating in
Angola and navigating the local landscape.
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