A landholder is an individual or entity that owns or manages land that can be used for nature-based solution projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sequestration. These activities include afforestation, reforestation, improved forest management, or sustainable land use.
The landholder plays a crucial role in carbon credit projects as they provide the necessary land resources and often participate in the implementation and maintenance of the project. Landholders can generate
carbon credits by engaging in these projects, which represent 1 ton of avoided or sequestered carbon.
Carbon credits can then be sold or traded in the
voluntary carbon market, providing a financial incentive for landholders to implement and sustain environmentally beneficial practices on their land.