iRise Carbon Selected for CEEZER Carbon Coalition Accelerator — Cohort 04

CEEZER, the leading procurement partner for Climate Performance Assets, has announced the six project developers selected for the fourth cohort of its Carbon Coalition Accelerator — the programme's first cohort dedicated entirely to Nature-based Solutions.

iRise Carbon, developed by Offset8 Capital Limited, has been named one of these six standout developers — a significant milestone in the project's global recognition and commercial trajectory.

A Landmark Cohort for Nature-based Solutions

Cohort 04 marks a historic evolution for the Carbon Coalition Accelerator. For the first time, all six selected participants focus exclusively on high-integrity Nature-based Solutions, reflecting the growing enterprise demand for biodiversity-positive, community-driven carbon projects.

The cohort received applications from more than 50 project developers across 27 countries, making this one of the most competitive selection processes in the programme's history. The six developers chosen represent a new generation of NbS pioneers — combining rigorous methodological standards with measurable community impact.

The Climate and Community Transformation Program

Offset8 Capital Limited is developing iRise's Climate and Community Transformation Program, a project that restores degraded former cropland in Malawi through large-scale afforestation and reforestation using 100% indigenous tree species under Verra's VM0047 methodology.

The programme engages smallholder farming communities across Malawi as active participants and custodians of restored forest land. Community members are employed as paid stewards of the trees — creating a direct income stream that ties environmental restoration to economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

With millions of trees already planted and a target of over 800,000 tonnes of carbon removals, iRise's programme is one of the most ambitious community-led reforestation initiatives on the African continent.

What the Accelerator Provides

Through the Carbon Coalition Accelerator, iRise Carbon gains direct access to CEEZER's network of enterprise-level carbon buyers — companies seeking the highest-quality, highest-integrity carbon credits available in the voluntary market.

• Direct access to CEEZER's enterprise carbon buyer network
• Commercial guidance and carbon credit offtake support
• Technical expertise to further strengthen project integrity and verification
• Dedicated visibility within the global voluntary carbon market
• Peer learning and collaboration with five other leading NbS developers globally

Statement from CEEZER

“We're proud to welcome these six innovative NbS project developers to our fourth cohort. Each of these organisations represents the kind of high-integrity, community-focused approach that enterprise buyers are increasingly demanding. We look forward to supporting their growth.”

— CEEZER Carbon Coalition

About the Carbon Coalition Accelerator

CEEZER's Carbon Coalition Accelerator bridges the gap between ambitious, high-integrity carbon project developers and enterprise buyers seeking to procure their credits. Since its launch, the programme has supported project developers globally — providing them with the commercial relationships, technical tools, and expert guidance needed to bring their projects to scale.

About CEEZER

CEEZER is Europe's leading platform for Climate Performance Asset procurement, helping companies meet their climate commitments through the world's highest-quality carbon credits. With a focus on transparency, integrity, and long-term climate impact, CEEZER works with enterprises globally to navigate the voluntary carbon market with confidence.