Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCBS)

The CCB standard developed by the CCBA (Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance)  is a global partnership between leading companies, NGOs and research institutes seeking to promote integrated solutions to land management around the world and develop voluntary standards for multiple-benefit land and forestry projects. These projects deliver compelling benefits for the climate, biodiversity and the community.

The standard evaluates land-based carbon mitigation projects in the early stages of development and fosters the integration of best-practice and multiple-benefit approaches into project design and evolution. The projects simultaneously address climate change, support local communities and conserve biodiversity and therefore promote excellence and innovation in project design. The CCBS is the highest quality standard for land management and forestry projects and therefore part of First Climate’s portfolio.