Cao Quang Community Transforms Forests into Carbon Assets
Cao Quang is transitioning its community forests into carbon market assets, supported by legal frameworks and cooperative efforts. This transformation could provide significant economic opportunities for local residents and enhance forest conservation efforts.
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The Cao Quang Community Forestry Cooperative was formed in May 2025, enabling over 525 forest owners to collectively manage their resources. In May 2026, the Government enacted Decree No. 180/2026/ND-CP, clarifying forest owners' rights in the carbon market.
The cooperative aims to develop REDD+, ARR, and IFM projects to enhance carbon sequestration and forest conservation. A pilot project in 2024 initiated carbon stock measurement across 712 hectares. While more than 98% of households have authorized the cooperative to represent them, challenges remain in verifying carbon credits and establishing market partnerships. The cooperative is awaiting detailed guidelines from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for carbon credit certification and benefit-sharing arrangements.
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