Projects Current projects Paskaia Mosquitia, Honduras Paskaia is building a sustainable future with the indigenous people in La Mosquitia, Honduras. Mosquitia is located by the Caribbean Sea and is Honduras' last significant primeval forest area. It is inhabited by the indigenous Miskito people, who have traditionally co-existed with their natural environment. Over centuries, a substantial part of the forest in the region has disappeared due to the logging of valuable timber, most notably the Honduras mahogany. Benefits that the Paskaia Mosquitia project provides: Start date November 20th, 2021 Certified beneath PV Climate Version 4 Coordinator Paskaia Activities Afforestation/Reforestation Participants 350 families PVCs issued to-date 0 The detail Situated in the Northeastern part of Honduras, by the Caribbean Sea, La Mosquitia is home to the country's last significant primeval forest. Centuries of logging and frequent fires have degraded vast areas of Caribbean pine forest into savanna lands where trees can no longer germinate, turning nature from a supportive force into a hostile environment for the local communities. La Mosquitia, one of Central Americas poorest regions, is primarily inhabited by the indigenous Miskito people. Most people rely on nature for survival through hunting, fishing, or small-scale agriculture, making them highly vulnerable to the increasing impacts of climate change and extreme weather, which are exacerbated by deforestation. The Miskito people place great hope in restoring their forests and natural environment. The project aims to contribute to sustainable livelihoods development by supporting the natural and assisted restoration of degraded savannas and broadleaf plantations. The coordinating project partner, Paskaia, offers employment opportunities through the fire brigade (which protects the communal area by extinguishing fires and building firebreaks) and through planting mahogany. The project (also known as the 'Natural and Assisted Restoration of DegradedSavannas in La Moskitia, Honduras') also seeks to support vulnerable individuals unable to actively participate in restoration efforts through a community fund. This fund aims to boost the local economy, establish a cooperative with a transparent business model, and ultimately make the area a more attractive place to live and work. The co-creation process emphasises the participation of all societal groups, particularly women and youth, ensuring that the restoration efforts are inclusive and effective. The documents See all documents SDG details See how the project provides benefits beyond carbon and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Development Goal How the project contributes A large portion of the community participates in a rotating fire brigade that protects communal land. This reorganisation, initiated by the Miskito people, ensures that the entire community benefits rather than just a select few. For most people, this provides their first stable income. By protecting the land surrounding the villages, the community effectively prevents common smoke-related issues, such as eye infections. Historically, the Miskito people have faced socio-economic marginalisation. La Mosquitia remains one of the poorest regions in Central America with very high unemployment rates. Paskaia addresses this by offering sustainable income opportunities, either through participating in reforestation on their own land or by joining the fire brigade to protect communal land. Allowing natural rejuvenation to reforest the protected land ensures local, diverse, and sustainable growth. The reforested areas not only sequester significant amounts of CO2 but also become habitats for rich wildlife. Additionally, the trees improve water retention, making the land more resilient to natural crises that often strike the region. Paskaia not only works closely with local governance structures like “Masta” but also collaborates with top universities, researchers, and companies worldwide to bring together extensive knowledge and foster collaboration. Manage Cookie Preferences