Our approach to measuring the ecological and climate impact of our projects involves a partnership-centric methodology. Recognising the diverse ways in which our partners measure impact, SNI employs a unified strategy through the Decentralised Ecological Economics Protocol ([DEEP](https://sovereignnature.com/features/deep-whitepaper)) and the Registry for Ecological Asset Linking ([REAL](https://real.sovereignnature.com/)). This ensures a consistent and transparent framework for tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the main threats to ecosystems, habitats, and animal populations.

**We focus on the following key areas to measure impact:**

- **Threat Reduction:** We quantify the reduction of specific threats to biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and pollution. By evaluating the decrease in these threats as a result of our interventions, we can infer the positive impact on the ecosystem's health and its ability to sequester carbon.
- **Biodiversity Enhancement:** Enhancements in biodiversity are closely linked to the ecosystem's capacity for carbon sequestration. We monitor changes in species populations and habitat quality to assess the overall health and resilience of the environment.
- **Developing Carbon Sequestration Measurement**: With the grant, we aim to develop and implement a new module within our REAL Portal to directly measure carbon sequestration. This module will be designed to correlate ecological health with precise carbon sequestration rates, enhancing our existing tools. The development of this module is crucial for providing a scientific and quantifiable measure of how biodiversity restoration contributes to carbon capture and climate mitigation.

By integrating these metrics into our REAL Portal, we provide donors and stakeholders with clear, actionable data that demonstrates the direct climate impact of their contributions. This robust measurement and reporting system not only enhances transparency but also drives further engagement by illustrating the tangible benefits of investing in nature-based solutions.