Orteva Projects:
Innovating for Sustainability

A Living Mosaic

At Orteva, our projects showcase how environmental restoration and economic growth go hand-in-hand. Each project combines cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and community involvement for long-lasting impact.

Featured Projects

Rivers State Carbon Mosaic Initiative

A groundbreaking restoration project covering over 260,000 hectares of mangroves and seagrass meadows in Nigeria. Our holistic “Carbon Mosaic” strategy integrates:

Mangrove Restoration: Restoring degraded mangroves to sequester carbon, protect biodiversity, and mitigate coastal erosion.
Seagrass Conservation: Revitalising marine habitats, boosting fish stocks, and increasing carbon storage.
Regenerative Agriculture: Implementing sustainable farming practices, including minimal tillage, crop rotation, and intercropping, enhancing productivity and soil health.
Biochar Innovation: Turning invasive Nipa palms and agricultural waste into biochar to improve soil fertility, remediate oil-contaminated land, and enhance water quality.

This initiative is poised to generate millions of tonnes of premium carbon credits, driving significant socio-economic benefits, including employment, sustainable livelihoods, and improved ecosystem resilience.

Delta State Carbon Mosaic Initiative

An innovative ecological restoration covering 270,000 hectares of mangrove forests and 130,000 hectares of seagrass meadows. This comprehensive approach uniquely combines:

Advanced Mangrove Rehabilitation: Utilising biochar-enhanced bioremediation to accelerate recovery from oil spills and ecosystem degradation.
Seagrass Ecosystem Revival: Deploying innovative seagrass planting techniques, such as biodegradable hessian mats, to rapidly restore marine biodiversity and boost fish populations.
Community-led Conservation: Empowering over 135 local communities with tools like citizen science mobile apps for real-time environmental monitoring and rapid response to threats.
Sustainable Livelihood Diversification: Establishing sustainable enterprises in oyster farming, beekeeping, and craft production from invasive Nipa palms, creating new economic opportunities.

The Delta initiative is designed for maximum ecological and community impact, setting new benchmarks in sustainability and delivering high-value carbon credits to global markets.

Project Highlights:

Economic Opportunities: Over 12,000 direct and indirect jobs created in ecological restoration and sustainable business initiatives.
Empowered Communities: Robust stakeholder engagement ensures lasting benefits and strong local stewardship.
Cutting-edge Research: Collaboration with local universities enhances project effectiveness and ecological outcomes.
Verified Excellence: Adhering strictly to international standards, ensuring reliability and investor appeal.

São Tomé Carbon Mosaic Initiative

An ambitious land-to-sea restoration programme revitalising 32,000 hectares across São Tomé and Príncipe. This integrated model combines nature-based innovation with community-driven development to rebuild ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and create sustainable economic opportunities.

This initiative brings together:

Biochar-Enhanced Regeneration: Transforming agricultural residues into biochar to enrich soils, boost crop productivity, and cut emissions from open burning.
Mangrove & Seagrass Restoration: Rebuilding critical coastal ecosystems that protect shorelines, nurture marine life, and enhance carbon sequestration.
Sustainable Agriculture & Reforestation: Improving farming practices, reducing logging pressure, and restoring canopy cover to stabilise landscapes.
Community-Led Conservation: Engaging local communities through biodiversity monitoring tools, beekeeping, oyster farming, and hands-on stewardship activities.
Integrated Land–Sea Protection: Connecting terrestrial and marine interventions to prevent leakage and ensure long-term ecological balance.

Designed for maximum climate, ecological, and social impact, the São Tomé Carbon Mosaic sets a new benchmark for nature-based solutions in small island economies while delivering high-value carbon removal credits to global markets.

Project Highlights

Economic Uplift: Creation of sustainable livelihoods across farming, biochar production, ecotourism, and conservation — with a focus on youth and women.
Empowered Communities: Local engagement at the core, supported by digital monitoring tools and long-term capacity building.
Scientific Excellence: Guided by Verra VCS and Puro.Earth methodologies, ensuring robust measurement, verification, and environmental integrity.
Ecotourism Potential: Mangrove kayaking, seagrass diving, and turtle conservation programmes transforming tourism into an engine for education and ecological protection.
Long-Term Resilience: Strengthening food security, stabilising coastlines, reducing flood risks, and restoring biodiversity across land and sea.

Orteva Projects: Innovating for Sustainability