Zagreb, Croatia / Cerknica, Slovenia – [10th March 2025] – CarbonClear, a leading carbon project finance company based in Zagreb, Croatia, has signed a groundbreaking 10-year exclusive agreement with Notranjska Regional Park (NRP) in Slovenia to establish a sustainable financing model through high-quality carbon credits. This partnership marks a significant step in integrating conservation with carbon project finance, ensuring long-term funding for biodiversity protection and climate resilience.
Spanning over 220 km², Notranjska Regional Park is a vital ecological hub, featuring forests, lakes, peatlands, and grasslands that act as crucial carbon sinks. The agreement will build upon the park’s extensive conservation efforts while pioneering internationally recognized methodologies for verifying carbon sequestration activities.
“This agreement is a milestone in linking environmental conservation with sustainable financing,” said Oleg Micevic, Director of CarbonClear. “By creating a robust carbon credit framework, we ensure that the vital work done in Notranjska Regional Park is not only recognized but also financially supported, allowing for further conservation and climate action.”
Micevic emphasized CarbonClear’s commitment to scientific rigor: “We are dedicated to developing precise and verifiable methodologies that set new standards for carbon sequestration in complex ecosystems. Notranjska Regional Park exemplifies how carbon project finance can support biodiversity while contributing to global climate goals.”
CarbonClear specializes in carbon project finance for European wetlands, with a strong focus on protected areas facing significant habitat degradation due to climate change, land-use pressures, and pollution. The company works to develop innovative financing solutions that not only enhance carbon sequestration but also support ecosystem restoration and long-term environmental resilience. By partnering with national parks, conservation organizations, and local governments, CarbonClear ensures that vital habitats receive sustainable funding to counteract environmental threats.
Leon Kebe, Managing Director of Notranjska Regional Park, underscored the initiative’s importance: “Our park’s unique combination of habitats presents both a challenge and an opportunity for carbon sequestration verification. This collaboration allows us to develop best practices that can serve as a model for protected areas worldwide.”
The partnership will focus on implementing cutting-edge carbon measurement and verification techniques tailored to Notranjska’s diverse landscape. The resulting high-quality carbon credits will be traded on international markets, generating sustainable financial resources to support conservation, habitat restoration, and climate adaptation initiatives within the park.
By bridging conservation and carbon project finance, CarbonClear and Notranjska Regional Park are setting a new precedent for sustainable environmental funding. This initiative highlights the growing role of carbon markets in preserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and securing financial sustainability for protected areas.
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About CarbonClear
CarbonClear is a Croatia-based company specializing in developing high-quality carbon credit projects that support climate action and environmental sustainability. With a primary focus on European wetlands and protected areas facing significant habitat damage, CarbonClear works to create financing models that support conservation efforts, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity protection. Through innovative methodologies and strategic partnerships, CarbonClear helps organizations offset their carbon footprint while ensuring long-term funding for environmental initiatives.
About Notranjska Regional Park
Notranjska Regional Park, located in Slovenia, is a protected area renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique natural features, including Lake Cerknica, one of the largest intermittent lakes in Europe. The park is dedicated to preserving its diverse ecosystems through scientific research, conservation initiatives, and sustainable tourism.
