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Ecosystem Value Association e.V.
Halle (Saale), DEImpact-drivenAssociationClimate & Environmental ProtectionSustainable Finance
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2021
LocationHalle (Saale)
About Ecosystem Value Association e.V.
Ecosystem Value Association e.V. (eva) facilitates climate protection for forests in Germany and Europe through its Forest Climate Standard and eva-Certificates. The organization mobilizes private capital to finance the restoration, transformation, and sustainable management of climate-resilient forests. This enables companies to support regional climate protection projects and achieve voluntary emission reduction targets. The Forest Climate Standard, available since October 2023, was developed for German forests and received conditional ICROA endorsement in January 2026, recognizing its adherence to high international standards.
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Sustainability Goals
Climate Action
Empowering forests for active climate protection
The organization mobilizes private capital to finance climate-resilient forests, enabling companies to achieve voluntary emission reduction targets by purchasing eva-Certificates.
Life on Land
Promoting sustainable forest ecosystems in Europe
Ecosystem Value Association e.V. develops the Forest Climate Standard for Germany, financing the restoration, transformation, and sustainable management of climate-resilient forests.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Creating income streams for forest owners
By selling eva-Certificates on the voluntary emissions market, the organization generates direct income for forest owners, supporting regional economies and livelihoods.
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Q1What is the core mission of Ecosystem Value Association e.V.?+
Ecosystem Value Association e.V. (eva) is dedicated to making climate protection for forests economically accessible in Germany and Europe. Its core mission involves leveraging private capital to finance the restoration, transformation, and sustainable management of climate-resilient forests. This initiative allows companies to actively support regional climate protection projects and achieve their voluntary emission reduction targets by purchasing eva-Certificates.
Q2What is the Forest Climate Standard and when was it launched?+
The Forest Climate Standard was specifically developed for forest areas in Germany and has been fully available since October 2023. It addresses regional requirements for climate-friendly and future-proof forests. The standard facilitates project development through methods such as "Wald-Wiederaufbau" for reforesting calamity areas and "Waldumbau" for converting monocultures into structurally diverse mixed forests.
Q3What are eva-Certificates and what is their purpose?+
eva-Certificates represent the tangible output of the projects, enabling co-financing for climate-resilient forests. They provide direct income for forest owners on the voluntary emissions market. Companies can purchase these certificates to achieve their voluntary emission reduction targets and support regional climate protection projects.
Q4Has Ecosystem Value Association e.V. received international recognition for its certificates?+
Yes, the eva-Certificates received conditional endorsement from ICROA (International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance), announced in January 2026. This recognition underscores the certificates' adherence to high international standards for transparency, additionality, independent verification, and long-term climate impact.
Q5How many employees does Ecosystem Value Association e.V. have and where is it headquartered?+
Ecosystem Value Association e.V. has between 11 and 50 employees, with a current count of 14 staff members. The organization's headquarters are located in Halle (Saale), Germany. In total, the organization operates four locations.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Ecosystem Value Association e.V. primarily address?+
Ecosystem Value Association e.V. primarily addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land). Secondarily, the organization also contributes to Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
