Original Article by Marie Kemplay, Sustainable Views, February 2025

Multiple law firms are backing a Save the Children Global Ventures project, boosting long-term climate resilience in African tea-growing communities

Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV) and Carbon Neutral, are running an inspiring $5 million initiative backed by eight major law firms, to restore soil health and water retention in Kenya’s Mau Forest watershed. This project will focus on planting indigenous trees and rehabilitating degraded habitats in the Nandi region, a critical tea-growing area heavily affected by deforestation. Beyond environmental restoration, this initiative will boost local farmers’ crop yields, enhance resilience to climate change, and protect local wildlife. Importantly, it will also promote sustainable farming practices and support children’s rights in the tea supply chain, reducing child poverty and improving food security in the region.

Law Firms Leading the Way in Climate Funding

In a groundbreaking move, law firms such as Freshfields, DLA Piper, Slaughter and May, and others have joined forces to pool their carbon offsetting budgets, creating a high-impact, scalable model for funding long-term climate action. This collaborative approach, facilitated by Legal Charter 1.5, will generate verified carbon removal credits while delivering lasting outcomes for communities and the environment. With the project’s 10-year funding window, SCGV can ensure effective, long-term results. This innovative funding model sets a powerful precedent, offering a replicable template for other industries to invest in sustainable climate adaptation.

A Model for Future Generations

As public funding for long-term climate projects becomes scarcer, this initiative showcases how private sector collaboration can unlock new sources of funding for sustainable development. By prioritising outcomes that benefit both communities and the environment, this project highlights a new era of “child-lens investing,” ensuring lasting positive impacts for children and future generations.

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