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34% of carbon credits traded on the voluntary carbon market in 2010 - a market worth $434 million - were created by Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) projects.

Welcome to REDD
The Carbon Exchange was established to provide a portal to unique ethical investment opportunities for individual investors. We have pleasure in providing you with exclusive access to carbon credits generated by one of the most important Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) projects in the world. allowing polluters to offset their emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. Since the inception of the compliance market in 2005, emissions trading has developed further to incorporate a voluntary market so that individuals and organisations not covered by the Kyoto Protocol are able to participate in what has become the fastest growing market of the Climate change is an issue of critical concern century. to each and every one of us. The detrimental effects of greenhouse gas pollution to the global The Carbon Exchange are exclusive agents for weather system is evidenced with the increasing the Colombian Choc-Darin REDD carbon number of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, credits which represent an investment that yields heat waves and snowstorms as a result of the valuable financial and environmental returns. imbalance caused in our atmosphere through This brochure provides you with further pollution. information about the incredible work of Dr Brodie Ferguson in the Choc-Darin conservation In order to harness the power of industry and corridor which is one of the few remaining direct investment to combat climate change, a hotspots for bio-diversity on the planet. market-based trading system was introduced If you are interested in investing or wish to find out more about Choc-Darin REDD carbon credits, please email info@thecarbonexchange.co.uk.

Choc-Darin REDD
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation
Renowned North American anthropologist Dr designed to restore and regenerate the rainforests Brodie Ferguson is founder of Anthrotect, one in this region utilising community manpower over of the world's leading private environmental the next 30 years. consultancies. In Colombia, 45% of the population live in poverty Following Ferguson's extensive research in the and the Choco region is amongst the poorest. The Choc-Darin conservation corridor in Colombia, REDD project uses investment from carbon finance he created and developed a project intended to as a vehicle to provide a long-term, sustainable restore the Choc's rainforests, providing social, solution to social and environmental needs in financial and environmental benefits using the Choc-Darin. The lives of local communities carbon finance to leverage investment. will be improved significantly through the introduction of innovative technologies and The Choc-Darin region of Colombia is one of training which will enable them to sustainably the most bio-diverse hotspots in the world and manage the forests they depend upon for survival. is home to many species of plants and animals, some of which exist nowhere else on earth. As the Choc-Darin region is brought back to life over the coming years, the carbon-absorbing Due to the volume of tree-felling for high value properties of the tropical rainforests will improve timber in recent years, the region now has substantially year-on-year as will the profits on substantial areas of deforestation and forest any investment made in carbon credits produced degradation. Anthrotect's REDD project is by this REDD project. Choc-Darin REDD carbon credits are available exclusively from The Carbon Exchange. For further information, email info@thecarbonexchange.co.uk

THE CARBON MARKET IS ABOUT TO BOOM! Reasons to Invest in REDD Carbon Credits
REDD Carbon credits represent an investment that has a triple bottom line with environmental, social and financial benefits. The Choc-Darin REDD project produces dual-certified carbon credits which means that they are verified as coming from projects that have proven long term, sustainable CO2 absorption capabilities and therefore, they trade at a premium. The carbon markets are about to expand massively when the California cap and trade system is implemented in 2012 bringing further value to our REDD carbon credits. There are 6 additional emissions exchanges scheduled in China - the worlds biggest polluting nation - which will drive market growth significantly. The carbon market does not correlate with equity markets and does not have the volatility of money markets. REDD carbon credits are an excellent safe-haven for funds during difficult financial climates. The carbon market is in its infancy with such potential for growth, it is being forecast to become the biggest financial market of all time.

The planet has been critically damaged by mans pursuit of profit. Now the tables have turned and there is more profit to be made in saving the planet. It is a poor reflection on mankind that financial gain motivates us more than anything else but nevertheless, its an incentive that yields positive results all round.

INVESTMENT SECURITY
How Secure is your Investment?
One carbon credit is certified as representing 1 metric tonne of CO2 which has been absorbed, offset or sequestered by a project validated by Verified Carbon Standards (VCS). The Carbon Market is highly regulated and only carbon credits which have met industry standards have a market value. The Choc-Darin REDD project which produces our carbon credits is managed by some of the worlds leading authorities on sustainable forestry management practices. Anthrotect have a proven track record and the experience required to continue to meet the REDD project objectives over the next 30 years. As a security feature of our investment you have the option of appointing UK-based Title Trustees International (TTI) to act on your behalf as Escrow Agent and oversee all aspects of your investment.

Enjoy Your Investment

At The Carbon Exchange, we want you to engage with the fascinating REDD project that produces our carbon credits. The Choc-Darin region of Colombia, which is the focus of the project, is in dire need of the expertise of the Anthrotect team, not only to restore the ecological function of the tropical forests but to provide a long term improvement to the lifestyles of the communities who depend on them. The indigenous people have knowledge of the land that is second to none and yet their lives have become a struggle due to deforestation and internal conflict in past years. Colombia has become a politically progressive nation in recent years and the government has a firm commitment to supporting rainforest regeneration as a means to drive domestic growth and address the issue of poverty in the country. The Carbon Exchange are sole agents for the Choc REDD carbon credits and as such, we will provide you with some fascinating insights into the project via our website; Facebook page and email correspondence. An investment in carbon credits serves to protect our environment whilst accruing possibly the most attractive returns available at the current time. Join The Carbon Exchange in an investment that combats climate change; enriches the lives of some of the poorest communities in Latin America and provides substantial financial returns. Email info@thecarbonexchange.co.uk for more information.

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