A simple, credible way for you to take climate action with nature.

Climate change is accelerating and the last decade was the warmest on record. As extreme weather and environmental risks grow, individual action has never mattered more. By mitigating your unavoidable emissions with World Land Trust, you help protect and restore threatened forests that lock away carbon and support wildlife and local communities.

Why choose Carbon Balanced

World Land Trust has been safeguarding some of the world’s most biodiverse habitats since 1989. Through our Carbon Balanced programme, launched in 2005, your contribution supports high quality, expertly verified forest conservation and restoration. Every project follows rigorous standards, is transparently monitored, and delivers real, measurable impact for nature, people and the climate.

 
 

How it works

The WLT Carbon Balanced calculators enable you to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions associated with your day to day life. Each Calculator below covers a different aspect of your personal carbon footprint.

CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

 
 
What your support makes possible

Protection and restoration of tropical forests and vital carbon sinks

Verified projects with robust monitoring

Credits issued once and retired publicly to prevent double counting

Benefits for biodiversity, communities and global climate goals

Proof your support makes a difference

By October 2024, Carbon Balanced projects have already helped mitigate more than 610,000 tonnes of CO₂e, unlocking over £2.5 million for conservation. Your contribution helps protect endangered species, restore forests and strengthen community livelihoods.

Take climate action today

Carbon balance your footprint and help protect irreplaceable forests for the future.

Make an impact with Carbon Balanced.

 

A photo of cloud rising from the tropical rainforest of the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, Mexico.