en.Wedoany.com Reported - Novo Nordisk has entered into a long-term partnership with Re.green, the 2025 Earthshot Prize winner, to launch a joint project that will restore forests in the Amazon region and generate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits.

The two parties have signed a 20-year collaboration to restore 500 hectares of native forest in the municipality of Paragominas, in the state of Pará, Brazil. The project developer stated that these efforts are expected to generate 87,000 carbon removal credits over the entire contract period.

Project implementation will rely on long-term cooperation with rural landowners, who will sign legally binding agreements committing to maintain the restored forest areas after the financing period ends. Re.green and Novo Nordisk plan to restore the selected areas with native Amazonian tree species, with the project focusing on natural regeneration and manual planting operations, including the sustainable management of local timber on up to 30% of the area. These activities are expected to restore the ecological functions of the site, support the return of local biodiversity, and contribute to the recovery of important water resources.

To track project progress, the developer will use a continuous environmental monitoring process that combines field data with remote sensing technology to assess forest development and the climate and ecological outcomes achieved. These CDR credits will be certified in accordance with the science-based methodologies and guidelines of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).

Novo Nordisk and Re.green stated that the project is expected to generate its first credits in November 2031, with the developer also planning to conduct regular verifications every three years until 2045. Dorethe Nielsen, Vice President of Environmental Responsibility at Novo Nordisk, said that Brazil is very important to the company, not only because of the patients it serves, but also because the country is home to ecosystems such as the Amazon, which are crucial for climate stability, water security, and biodiversity; this partnership reflects its ambition to address climate and nature impacts through credible, science-based solutions and long-term collaboration with trusted local partners.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com