Kuamut Rainforest Conservation

The Kuamut Rainforest Conservation project protects 83,000 hectares of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo — a region recognized as one of the world's most biodiverse areas and home to some of the most critically endangered species on Earth. The project prevents the conversion of this ancient rainforest to oil palm plantations or industrial timber operations, permanently protecting its extraordinary biodiversity and the vast carbon stocks locked in its soils and biomass. The project area is a vital corridor for the endangered Bornean orangutan, the critically endangered Bornean pygmy elephant, the Sunda clouded leopard, and over 300 bird species. Beyond carbon and biodiversity, the initiative supports surrounding indigenous Orang Sungai communities through revenue sharing, employment in conservation roles, and investment in local services. The project is verified under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and also meets the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards (CCBS), certifying measurable social and environmental co-benefits.