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Evidence of POSITIVE IMPACT

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REPORTING

Every month, students and institutions receive updates that combine metrics and human stories from key ecosystems in the Amazon and Andes.

Reports share:

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  • Data: seeds collected, saplings raised, trees planted, old-growth forests protected, and acres restored.

  • Stories: told by local restorers, Pachaysana staff, visiting students, and interns from the Rehearsing Change program.

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While numbers matter, it’s the stories that stay with us—stories of families and communities dedicating their lives to changing how we live on Earth. Through them, students connect restoration with environmental and social justice, recognizing how reforestation also means cultural survival, community autonomy, access to education, and healthy food.

Metrics your University Can Showcase

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Partner institutions receive reports with a mix of environmental, social, and educational metrics. These can be shared with students, parents, faculty, and stakeholders to demonstrate real sustainability impact:

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  1. Biomass & Reforestation:

    • Acres of land restored in Amazon and Andean ecosystems

    • Variety and number of native trees planted

    • Growth in biomass across reforested areas

  2. Biodiversity:

    • Endangered and native species protected

    • Habitats created and improved

    • Key wildlife sightings as indicators of ecosystem health

  3. Community Impact:

    • Families benefiting from restoration and product sales

    • Increase in income and economic stability

    • Certifications and continuing education outcomes

  4. Youth Education:

    • Students participating in the Forest School and workshops

    • New environmental curricula and materials developed

  5. Water Conservation:

    • Water projects implemented (conservation and decontamination)

    • Improvements in water quality in streams and rivers

  6. Community Engagement:

    • Visitors (students, faculty, staff) joining restoration activities

    • New partnerships formed with local and external organizations

  7. Cultural Revitalization:

    • Traditional practices revived

    • Impact of cultural education on youth and community identity

  8. Women & Girls:

    • Women in leadership roles

    • Empowerment and skills programs for women and girls

    • Economic return of women-led initiatives

  9. Organic Trade:

    • Volume and variety of organic products sold

    • Expansion of local and external markets

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Ways to Grow and Share​

We encourage partner institutions to integrate Carbon Onsetting into classes, research, and campus life. Together, we can make sustainability an active, visible part of higher education.

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  1. In the Classroom

    • Develop class projects tied to partner communities

    • Co-create case studies or curricula

    • Integrate community-led challenges into coursework

  2. Research:

    • Align existing research initiatives with community goals

    • Collaborate on field studies and participatory research

  3. Study Abroad:

    • Enroll students in our semester-long community-embedded program

    • Design short-term, immersive experiences

  4. Community Engagement:

    • Host virtual language exchanges or tutoring programs

    • Plan alternative breaks or service-learning trips

  5. Knowledge Exchange:

    • Invite community leaders to speak (virtually or in person)

    • Share guest lectures from faculty, staff, or students

  6. Storytelling:

    • Highlight your partnership on social media

    • Host annual events or symposiums to share outcomes and impact

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