Para Palawan Initiative
From Amazon Terra Preta to Carbon-Negative Islands
Building the bridge from COP30 to COP35 | November 2025, Belém
Building the Bridge from COP30 to COP35
The Para Palawan Initiative demonstrates how ancient Amazonian Terra Preta technology can address modern climate challenges facing island nations. This proposal outlines our vision for launching a transformative South-South partnership at COP30 that will culminate in the Philippines hosting COP35 as the world's first carbon-negative province.
Executive Overview
Why This Matters
While climate finance has become dominated by complex instruments that rarely deliver grassroots impact, we've designed something different: a model that cannot be corrupted, where benefits flow directly to farmers and communities. This is precisely why we need institutional support - because we've intentionally made it impossible for anyone to unfairly line their pockets.
- • Biorefinery designs optimized for tropical biomass
- • Economic modeling showing 5-10x farmer income increase
- • Community ownership structures ensuring 70% local benefit retention
- • Carbon sequestration methodology achieving 5-10 tCO2/hectare/year
- • El Nido pilot site identified with municipal support
- • 500 farmers organized and waiting to begin
- • Technology packages developed and tested at small scale
- • Investment structure designed to prevent extractive capitalism
The COP30 Catalyst
Your platform would provide the critical momentum to:
- • Attract development finance institutions seeking real impact
- • Connect with Brazilian biochar expertise for technology transfer
- • Demonstrate to island nations that solutions exist beyond carbon credit schemes
- • Show impact investors a model where returns align with regeneration
Technical Overview: Scaling Terra Preta 2.0
Regenesys has developed a scalable production system for Terra Preta 2.0, combining industrial pyrolysis technology with biological enhancement through Black Soldier Fly (BSF) processing. Our approach transforms the ancient Amazonian innovation into a replicable, automated system capable of processing 100 tons of agricultural waste daily while producing carbon-negative soil amendments that sequester 5-10 tCO2/hectare/year.
Industrial Pyrolysis System
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base Technology | Modified continuous-feed rotary kiln systems |
| Capacity | 20-30 tons/day per unit |
| Temperature Range | 400-600°C (optimized by feedstock) |
| Biochar Yield | 25-35% by weight |
| Energy Recovery | 40-50% for system power |
Economic Model at Scale
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Investment | ₱80-100M ($1.4-1.8M) |
| Operating Cost | ₱45,000/day |
| Revenue (all streams) | ₱280,000/day |
| Net Profit Margin | 35-40% |
| ROI Period | 24 months |
Biological Enhancement via BSF
The "Secret Sauce" of Terra Preta 2.0:
- • BSF larvae process organic waste, creating protein-rich biomass
- • BSF frass provides critical microbial inoculation
- • Digestate becomes liquid bio-stimulant
- • Combined system creates biochar infused with beneficial microbes (10^8-10^9 CFU/g)
Project Summary: Amazon to Archipelago
The Vision: Earth First, Prosperity Always
"We are Earthlings. This is our only home. We fix it here, now, with soil."
While others invest billions in space escapism, we invest millions in soil restoration. Terra Prima represents humanity's commitment to our home planet - taking the 2,000-year-old wisdom of Terra Preta and scaling it to meet modern challenges.
Implementation Pathway
2025-2026
- • COP30 Launch with Amazon-Archipelago Alliance
- • First biorefinery groundbreaking
- • 100 pilot farms initiated
- • ₱180M investment mobilized
2027-2028
- • 3 biorefineries operational
- • 5,000 farmers in network
- • Carbon credit sales commenced
- • Export markets established
2029-2030
- • 5 biorefineries at full capacity
- • 15,000 farmers participating
- • Carbon-negative status achieved
- • COP35 hosting celebration
Partnership Framework
This framework outlines partnership opportunities for organizations seeking to join the Terra Prima movement. We've designed multiple entry points for different stakeholders, ensuring that benefits flow to communities while achieving global scale.
Financial Partnerships
| Partner Type | Investment Range | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Development Finance | ₱500M-1B | 8-12% IRR + Impact |
| Impact Investors | ₱100-500M | 15-20% IRR |
| Carbon Credit Buyers | $20-50/tCO2 | Permanent removal credits |
| Community Investment | ₱10-50M | 40% profit share |
Joint research on biochar optimization and soil biology
Potential Partners:
- • Embrapa (Brazil) - Terra Preta science
- • IRRI (Philippines) - Rice straw applications
- • Universities with soil science programs
Community mobilization and infrastructure support
LGU Benefits:
- • Job creation for constituents
- • Food security improvements
- • Climate leadership recognition
- • Revenue from operations
Partnership Principles
Non-Negotiables:
- • Community ownership majority (70%)
- • Transparent benefit distribution
- • Open-source knowledge sharing
- • Environmental safeguards
- • Indigenous rights respect
Join Us at COP30
The Para Palawan Initiative launches at COP30 AgriZone, November 2025
Be part of the movement from Amazon wisdom to archipelago prosperity
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