The startup Nideport, founded by Argentinians and specialized in ecological restoration, announced key advances in its strategy for generating and commercializing high-integrity carbon credits, following the international certification of its project Vida Nativa, considered one of the most relevant in the world.
With more than USD 7 million in international investment and five years of technological development, Nideport has consolidated itself as a global leader in forest restoration. Its model combines artificial intelligence, autonomous drones, IoT sensors, and satellite images for continuous monitoring, along with a strong social component worked with Mbya Guaraní communities, ensuring environmental and social benefits.
Ecological Restoration of the Paranaense Jungle
The Vida Nativa project combats climate change through the recovery of degraded native forests in Misiones, with actions such as:
- Planting of highly exploited native species.
- Protection of key seed trees.
- Reconstruction of the original ecosystem structure.
- Prevention of fires and combat against illegal hunting and logging.
Thanks to this comprehensive approach, emblematic species in critical danger, such as the yaguareté, are returning to inhabit the restored areas.
Measurable Results
Since its launch in 2020, Vida Nativa has achieved:
- Active restoration of 22,878 hectares of degraded forest by more than 65%.
- Removal and storage of 1.2 million tons of CO₂.
- Direct social impact on more than 1,500 people from local and indigenous communities.
- Protection of 10 endangered species and more than 50 endemic species.
- Reduction of 97% in forest fires.
- Retention of more than 30 million m³ of water per year, strengthening water resilience.
In terms of environmental assets, 138,000 ultra-high quality IFM credits have already been issued, with more than 450,000 additional projected for 2026, of which 80% corresponds to CO₂ removals.
International Certifications
The project has official validation under the standards:
- Verra VCS (Verified Carbon Standard).
- CCB Gold Level (Climate, Community & Biodiversity).
- Improved Forest Management (IFM).
Additionally, it obtained the A rating from Sylvera, positioning itself among the most select IFM projects internationally for its integrity and environmental performance.
Commercialization and Investment Opportunities
With the current certification, Nideport has started offering high-integrity carbon credits, especially demanded by:
- Companies reporting under ESG standards.
- Investment funds focused on sustainability.
- Corporations seeking to offset residual emissions.
Investment mechanisms include:
- Direct purchase of credits for footprint offset or ESG compliance.
- Financing of new project stages (Project Finance), with returns linked to the future generation of certified credits.
Innovation and Alliances
The achievement was made possible thanks to the work of more than 30 professionals and the support of investors such as Draper Cygnus, Embarca, Antom, Koi Ventures, and Alma Ventures.
In parallel, Nideport along with Aigis presented a digital forest monitoring platform based on AI and autonomous drones, capable of supervising large areas, detecting threats in real-time, and optimizing restoration processes.
Regional Projection
The company plans to expand its portfolio to restore 45 million hectares by 2035 and boost the commercialization of carbon credits in European and U.S. markets.
Nideport demonstrates that the union of technology, climate action, and social commitment can generate measurable and lasting impact solutions. With Vida Nativa, Argentina positions itself on the global map of high-integrity carbon projects, offering a replicable model to tackle the climate crisis.
