Project: Production of biomass wood products

The use of charcoal, especially in Africa, has raised concern among environmentalists and those responsible for forest development. In 2000, nearly 470 million tons of wood was consumed in homes in sub-Saharan Africa in the form of charcoal, more wood per capita than any other region in the world. With ATI’s support, a European firm will harvest an environmentally friendly fuel substitute, hevea, which will be processed into briquettes, pellets or chips, and used as a substitute for charcoal. The company also plans to replant bamboo in order to increase forest cover – a move that will assist the DRC government with its clean development policy.

Maximum Sum Insured: USD 6.6 million