Danone is using these credits to green its Evian label and in so doing linking this brand to responsible action to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity and support local livelihoods. To date, Danone has financed two pilot programmes

One in Senegal and one in India - and is looking seriously at two others in Indonesia. Also, early in 2011 the Partnership submitted a new large-scale mangrove carbon methodology to the CDM. A positive endorsement of this methodology is expected later this year.

Of particular relevance to CEESP is the commitment of the Wetland Carbon Partnership to secure certified carbon credits through wetland restoration in such a way that local communities also benefit. In the third year of the Partnership, a review of the ecological and community impacts of the pilot projects could provide new insights on how to design and implement such projects.

For more information, please visit the Partnership's main website at http://wetcarbon.earthmind.net. (Francis Vorhies)