In the global effort to combat climate change, the Instituto Climático Von Bohlen & Halbach (VBH) has positioned itself as a trailblazer by establishing jurisdictional environmental asset programs across Brazil. With full financing from VON BOHLEN & HALBACH CIE. FZ LLC, based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the institute works hand-in-hand with the states of Paraíba, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Santa Catarina—each representing a unique ecological and socio-economic reality.

At the heart of the initiative lies a bold ambition: to develop jurisdictional frameworks that not only mobilize local environmental and economic potential but also meet the rigorous international criteria of the CORSIA standard. CORSIA—the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation— is the first global mechanism for climate compliance ever adopted under the umbrella of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It offers a harmonized international benchmark for carbon credit quality, focused on environmental integrity, transparency, and avoidance of double counting.

The VBH projects are therefore deliberately designed to comply with CORSIA eligibility criteria. Why? Because CORSIA sets the bar for international climate markets, particularly those with compliance obligations such as the aviation sector. By aligning their programs with this global architecture, the institute ensures that the carbon assets generated are not only credible and verifiable—but also bankable and accepted across global compliance markets.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, the jurisdictional model targets degraded pastureland restoration, REDD+ initiatives in the Cerrado, and reforestation in the Pantanal’s sensitive wetlands. The state benefits from advanced land tenure regularization and supportive policies like PROCLIMA and Ecological ICMS. The estimated mitigation potential reaches nearly 14 million tons of CO₂ per year—built on a hybrid publicprivate approach under a unified MRV system compliant with ART-TREES, Verra, and Gold Standard methodologies

Santa Catarina, a state with strong technological infrastructure and a highly industrialized agriculture sector, integrates biodigester-based energy, native forest recovery, and regenerative farming practices. Its PlanClima-SC and the ABC+ program enable seamless nesting of private projects under a jurisdictional umbrella, projecting over 9.6 million tons of CO₂ savings per year. This is supported by leading agroindustrial cooperatives and a highly digitized environmental governance structure

In Paraíba, the focus lies on regenerating the Caatinga biome—one of the most climate-vulnerable yet biodiverse ecosystems in Brazil—while promoting solar energy and agroecology in drought-prone zones. With more than 300,000 hectares of identified reforestation potential and strong public programs like Paraíba Mais Verde and Sertão Vivo, the state is expected to yield more than 3.2 million tons of CO₂ mitigation annually

All three states share a common strategic vision: to create jurisdictional programs that serve as national and international models, capable of hosting nested private sector initiatives while remaining under centralized governance aligned with global carbon market standards.

This vision is made possible by the exclusive financial support of VON BOHLEN & HALBACH CIE. FZ LLC, which has underwritten the full pre-feasibility and structural development of the programs—covering diagnostics, legal frameworks, and engagement with ministries and certifiers.

This commitment sends a clear signal to the world: that impactful, science-based climate action can be both territorially anchored and globally relevant. As more Brazilian states prepare to join this strategy, the VBH model offers a scalable blueprint for delivering high-integrity carbon credits while simultaneously supporting biodiversity, food security, rural livelihoods, and international climate commitments. In doing so, it aligns local governance with one of the world’s most ambitious and credible regulatory frameworks—CORSIA—securing a future where climate action meets both market demand and planetary responsibility.