How it works
There are 14,918 biogas plants in the project. Each household utilizes cattle dung to feed the digester which produces biogas for cooking and heating water. This leads to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by displacing conventionally used non-renewable biomass, such as wood, with renewable biogas. In addition, the hygienic conditions in the rural areas are improved by the appropriate disposal of waste. Moreover, residue from the biomass digesters can be used as organic fertilizer and will ultimately improve soil fertility in rural areas.
Offsets Made it Happen
Without funds from carbon offsets, households would have continued using inefficient firewood leading to an increase in fire hazards, as well as degradation of land from changes in land use, reduction in forest land cover, and illegal exploitation of forest resources and desertification.
Other Benefits of the Project
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS:
The project promotes forest conservation by reducing the need for firewood. Burning wood emits greenhouse gases and particulate matter – so the project also helps in this regard.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
The project improves indoor air quality, thereby improving the health of family members, mostly women and children (who spend more time indoors) who were previously inhaling smoke and particulate matter.
SOCIAL BENEFITS:
The project provides affordable and clean fuel compared to the baseline scenario.
