Mangrove protection in Madagascar
Mangroves are essential carbon stores. The southwest coast of Madagascar has extensive reserves, many of which are threatened by urban development and production. Protecting these areas will prevent carbon release, protect the habitat of many species, and ensure that a source of local building materials will still be available in the long-term.
Biogas digesters in Goa
Waste and energy is a large problem for communities along the coast of Goa. All settlements need to be dismantled annually to return the land to nature, and because of this not permanent sewage / energy structure can be made. Biogas digesters provide an option for both waste management and energy production that can be easily removed and set up again at a later date.
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Ram pumps & Energy efficient stoves in East Brazil
Working with the NGO Puravida, BVCO is looking to fund a number of community energy projects that either improve the efficiency or provide an alternative fuel source.
Ram pumps
Collecting / extracting water either requires a lot of hard work of a diesel generator to run. Ram pumps provide an energy free way of extracting water without the labour time or carbon emissions.
All of these are sustainable, community projects that are carefully monitored, and would not be able to proceed without BVCO funding. Review our methodology here.
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