The Yerrecuy Habitat Bank, located in the Chocó region of Colombia, is a conservation project led by ASOCASAN in partnership with Terrasos. Covering 1 335 hectares of tropical rainforest, it focuses on biodiversity restoration and sustainable income generation for local communities through voluntary biodiversity credits. This project provides a unique opportunity for credit buyers to invest in long-term ecosystem conservation while supporting community livelihoods.
The Yerrecuy Habitat Bank is an innovative conservation project led by ASOCASAN, an Afro-descendant community organization in Chocó, Colombia. Covering more than 1,300 hectares of tropical rainforest, one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions, this project aims to restore and protect critical ecosystems, home to endangered species of flora and fauna.
The initiative goes beyond environmental goals, enhancing the project stakeholders to implement sustainable practices, creating jobs, improving education, and fostering better living conditions. The issuance of voluntary biodiversity credits, in collaboration with Terrasos, provides a financial mechanism that ensures long-term conservation efforts while supporting the cultural and economic well-being of the community. This integrated approach showcases how environmental protection and human development can thrive together.
