Scaling Nature-Based Investment in Community-Led Forest Restoration Project in Ghana

The Community Restoration of Native Ecosystems in Ghana is a large-scale afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) initiative registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS ID 4126), with plans to transition to the updated Verra methodology VM0047. The project aims to restore over 50,000 hectares of degraded communal lands across two ecologically distinct zones: Agogo in the transitional savanna forest belt and Akontombra in the dense forest zone. Through a mix of active reforestation, assisted natural regeneration, and agroforestry interventions using over 50+ native tree species, the project targets carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart community development. The project has already undergone pilot planting, secured land rights, and initiated MRV systems, positioning it as one of West Africa’s most promising community-led carbon assets. 

3T is a Singapore-based nature-based solutions (NbS) developer committed to building community-driven, high-integrity carbon removal projects across Africa. Its Ghana-based subsidiary, 3T Ghana, brings over a century of combined forestry experience and manages the implementation of this project through local engagement, reforestation operations, and ecosystem maintenance. With a track record of restoring over 5,000 hectares, 3T Ghana plays a central role in land access, seedling propagation, site preparation, and long-term forest stewardship. The sponsor has developed a robust benefit-sharing mechanism that allocates 10–20% of project profits to local communities through accountable, participatory committees. 

Calculus Carbon is supporting 3T in the capital raise for the Ghana ARR project by structuring an investment opportunity that aligns with the mandates of climate, impact, and blended finance investors. Drawing on its expertise in carbon finance and investor engagement, Calculus Carbon is working to financing to expand restoration activities across 3,500 hectares in Agogo, complementing the existing planting program. The firm is closely advising on the framing of the project’s long-term carbon revenue model over a 40-year lifecycle, while embedding key ESG and community benefit-sharing frameworks into the investment thesis. Calculus Carbon aims to help mobilize catalytic capital for one of West Africa’s most scalable and inclusive nature-based restoration initiatives.