Climate Curve

Cabaña La Benigna / El Tapir

Org Type

For Profit

Year Founded

2014

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Project Summary / Description:

Tapir-1 is a pilot-scale carbon-removal hub located in Mbuyapey, Paraguay. It converts agricultural and woody residues into high-quality biochar and compost, creating measurable and verifiable carbon sinks. The project aims to demonstrate a scalable, low-cost model for rural carbon removal across Latin America.

How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)', 'Removes/stores GHGs (e.g., projects that capture, sequester, or otherwise enhance the "sinks" that accumulate and store GHGs)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

Tapir-1 operates in Mbuyapey, a rural area of Paraguay where opportunities in climate innovation are limited. The project prioritizes inclusion of rural women, youth, and smallholder farmers, groups typically excluded from green-economy transitions. Women participate directly in compost management, packaging, and sales, gaining income and technical knowledge. Local youth are trained in biochar production, waste management, and regenerative agriculture, developing employable skills in a region with high rural unemployment.

The project also collaborates with local schools and agricultural institutions to create internships and educational exchanges that link science, climate, and entrepreneurship. Within El Tapir Consulting, women hold leadership roles in communication and environmental management. By providing training, income, and voice to these underrepresented groups, Tapir-1 demonstrates that climate innovation can be decentralized and community-led.

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/labenignapy/

Mission Statement:

El Tapir’s mission is to develop scalable, science-based climate solutions rooted in rural Paraguay, integrating biochar, composting, and regenerative practices to create measurable carbon sinks, improve soil health, and strengthen local circular economies.

Link: Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/labenignapy/?locale=en_GB

Link: Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/labenignapy/