Together we can protect nature, empower communities and tackle the climate crisis.
As a global carbon asset developer, South Pole is uniquely positioned to support our partners in adding a sustainable and supplementary source of income to fund Conservation and Restoration projects, Large-scale nature based solutions or Sustainable Technology projects. To find out if your project, or initiative, is eligible for this unique opportunity, we invite you to read on and complete the relevant submission form.
Governments face growing pressure to protect forests, deliver on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and unlock climate finance. But developing a J-REDD+ programme requires technical, governance and commercial expertise. South Pole helps governments design, develop and commercialise J-REDD+ programmes that support national climate priorities and unlock long-term revenue.
Minimum Requirements
South Pole structures Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and mobilises early-stage investment capital to launch high-integrity jurisdictional forest carbon programmes. Candidate jurisdictions seeking co-development and financing support must demonstrate readiness across the following core requirements:
Why work with South Pole?
As a leading global carbon asset developer and sustainability solutions provider, South Pole has spent over two decades pioneering high-integrity market mechanisms. With a proven track record in executing large-scale Nature-based Solutions (NbS), delivering CORSIA-eligible aviation offsets, and facilitating the world’s first bilateral transactions under Article 6, we act as a trusted bridge between sovereign host nations and international buyers.
South Pole is actively seeking to collaborate with forest-rich countries to build robust J-REDD+ frameworks under world-class standards (such as ART TREES). For aligned programmes, South Pole will leverage its extensive network of institutional investors to secure the upfront capital, risk-sharing mechanisms, and long-term offtake agreements required to scale forest conservation.
How to apply
Submit your expression of interest here.
For questions or comments, please contact J-REDD@southpole.com
South Pole believes Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are central to global net -zero pathways. We are looking to facilitate climate finance to forestry and land-use projects that protect wildlife, empower communities and create sustainable economies.
Minimum Requirements
As your expert partner, South Pole will help channel climate finance and provide the technical know-how for you to measure, monitor and monetise the emission reductions achieved by your project. By developing carbon assets from your project you can earn an additional revenue stream to support your planet-saving activities.
To be considered projects must meet either of the following minimum requirements:
Why work with South Pole?
South Pole operates at the intersection of private sector investors and implementation partners, we are looking for projects that require upfront finance and expertise to generate certified emission reductions.
As a truly international carbon asset developer, we have the ability to close climate finance transactions around the world. Our diverse team efficiently structures, finances and helps implement NBS project development work.
What's in it for you?
In order to build and implement innovative solutions to address climate change, selected projects or partners will receive: support on financing options; high-level technical guidance; advisory covering the entire carbon development process.
Project delivery would be the full responsibility of the applicant, with South Pole guiding you from feasibility all the way through to issuing verified carbon credits and on-going monitoring.
We also provide the option of joining a community of practice, where South Pole and other relevant partners offer a mix of project specific support and general learning sessions, including basic training support to all successful applicants.
Detailed Project Requirements
REDD+ (Forest Protection & Conservation)
General Requirements
Please note: we require maps of the project area (maps file types: .kml, .kmz, or .shp)
Desirable: The activities will create/protect habitat of endangered species
Forest Restoration
How to apply
Please be aware that meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee support or partnership with South Pole. All submissions within a calendar month are reviewed, as a group, after the end of the month. Applicants will be notified prior to the end of the subsequent calendar month of the status of their submission. Proposals will be open until further notice. Is your project eligible?
For questions or comments, please contact sourcing.rfp@southpole.com
Work with South Pole to benefit from our fund, established specifically to implement or up-scale nature-based climate action projects. We will provide technical know-how to measure, monitor and monetise the emission reductions achieved by your project.
Minimum Requirements
Work with South Pole to benefit from our fund, established specifically to implement or up-scale nature-based climate action projects. We will provide technical know-how to measure, monitor and monetise the emission reductions achieved by your project. To be eligible, projects must meet either of the following requirements:
Why work with South Pole?
South Pole operates at the intersection of private sector investors and implementation partners, we are looking for projects that require upfront finance and expertise to generate certified emission reductions.
As a truly international carbon asset developer, with over 1000 experts in 41 offices, we have the ability to close climate finance transactions around the world. Our diverse team efficiently structures, finances and helps implement NBS project development work.
What's in it for you?
In order to build and implement innovative solutions to address climate change, selected projects or partners will receive: support on financing options; high-level technical guidance; advisory covering the entire carbon development process.
Project delivery would be the full responsibility of the applicant, with South Pole guiding you from feasibility all the way through to issuing verified carbon credits and on-going monitoring.
We also provide the option of joining a community of practice, where South Pole and other relevant partners offer a mix of project specific support and general learning sessions, including basic training support to all successful applicants.
Detailed Project Requirements
REDD+ (Forest Protection & Conservation)
General Requirements
Please note: we require maps of the project area (maps file types: .kml, .kmz, or .shp)
Desirable: The activities will create/protect habitat of endangered species
Forest Restoration
How to apply
Please be aware that meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee support or partnership with South Pole. All submissions within a calendar month are reviewed, as a group, after the end of the month. Applicants will be notified prior to the end of the subsequent calendar month of the status of their submission. Proposals will be open until further notice. Is your project eligible?
For questions or comments, please contact sourcing.rfp@southpole.com
Protecting the environment, strengthening green businesses, empowering communities and combating the climate crisis – together.
Minimum Requirements
We offer non-profit organisations, communities,companies that are currently contributing to environmental protection and other groups the opportunity to access climate finance and acquire an additional and sustainable income by developing certified climate projects.
To find out if your project or initiative may be eligible to benefit from this opportunity, please read on.
Why work with South Pole?
South Pole is a global company focused on environmental solutions with a broad knowledge and interdisciplinary experience in sustainability with a global impact and local presence.
What's in it for you?
In order to build and implement innovative solutions to address climate change, selected projects or partners will receive: support on financing options; high-level technical guidance; advisory covering the entire carbon development process.
Project delivery would be the full responsibility of the applicant, with South Pole guiding you from feasibility all the way through to issuing verified carbon credits and on-going monitoring.
We also provide the option of joining a community of practice, where South Pole and other relevant partners offer a mix of project specific support and general learning sessions, including basic training support to all successful applicants.
How to apply?
Complete our online questionnaire.
We develop and finance projects worldwide that reduce carbon emissions, protect biodiversity, and deliver lasting benefits to local communities.
Since 2006, South Pole has worked with hundreds of landholders, farm owners, and conservation organisations to identify and support emission reductions from nature-based projects worldwide.