Ethiopia

Removal

Reforestation/ Assisted Natural Regeneration

goodcarbon Original:
The People's Chaka

Reverse deforestation, stop land erosion, and turn vulnerable regions into climate-resilient landscapes.

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Key Facts

Ethiopia

Removal

Reforestation/ Assisted Natural Regeneration

7.193 ha

Social Benefits

Champion

Project Partner

The People's Chaka stands out for its people-first approach, reviving the Eastern Afromontane biodiversity hotspot while safeguarding communities from landslides.

Methodology: VM0047

Standard: VCS + CCB

Stage: Reforestation begins May 2025

Dr. Nicola Rodewald,

Nature Analytics Expert

Meet our nature experts

“We’re excited to co-develop this project, creating real impact and resilience where it matters most.”

The People’s Chaka is a key project within our goodcarbon originals. By developing our own projects, we maintain greater control over quality, impact, and transparency, ensuring the highest standards for nature-based solutions.

Why The Project Matters

Ethiopia’s landscapes are rapidly changing

The Problem

Ethiopia’s forests are disappearing, land is eroding, and communities are facing increasing climate disasters.

Without restoring balance, these environmental shifts not only threaten biodiversity but also put thousands of lives and livelihoods at risk, particularly in areas prone to landslides.

How The People’s Chaka Helps

The People's Chaka restores ~7,000 hectares in Ethiopia’s Eastern Afromontane biodiversity hotspot, stabilizing land to protect communities and ecosystems.

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What makes this project special?

The People’s Chaka is more than just planting trees — it’s about securing a future for the land and those who call it home.

Nature

Biodiversity 
Champion

7.193

hectares

of biodiversity hotspot is revived while protecting communities at high risk of landslides.

Equals the area of the German Black Forest National Park.

People

Community
Champion

50%

revenue share

go directly to local communities.

The project provides healthcare, education, clean water, and jobs from day one.

Climate

High Carbon Removal Rate

2.3m

tonnes of CO2e

removed from the atmosphere over its 40-year duration.

Equals removing 500.000 cars from the road for a year.

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Meet our project Partner

Menschen für Menschen (MfM) is a German non-profit driving sustainable rural development in Ethiopia since 1981.

Founded by actor Karlheinz Böhm, MfM focuses on reforestation, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. It has restored nearly 15,000 hectares, established 750 nurseries, and distributed 250M+ seedlings. In 2023, MfM launched its first Gold Standard carbon project to restore degraded land and benefit local farmers. Through its “Help for Self-development” approach, MfM empowers communities with skills and resources, fostering lasting environmental and social impact.