Carbon Sequestration & Climate Impact

For over 30 years, Rainmaker has served as a powerful carbon sink in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region—preserving 500 hectares of primary montane rainforest and storing an estimated 240,000 metric tonnes of carbon (MtC), equivalent to 569,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions (MtCe).

Situated within the Fila Chonta mountain range, Rainmaker stands as a critical buffer against deforestation and habitat loss.

Rainmaker was an early participant in Costa Rica’s national carbon credit initiative, enrolling in 1995 under Forestry Law 7575. For over 15 years, the project received compensation through FONAFIFO for safeguarding vital forest carbon stocks. As of November 2022, Rainmaker has transitioned out of the FONAFIFO program and now offers its certified carbon credits independently on the open market—creating a unique opportunity for organizations to invest directly in long-standing, high-impact rainforest preservation.

Rainmaker’s carbon estimates are based on national benchmarks and parallel studies conducted on similar primary forests—validated through its 15-year history of government-sponsored carbon offset participation.

As deforestation continues to close in on the project’s borders, Rainmaker remains a thriving oasis within the Quepoa Biological Corridor, storing vital carbon reserves and safeguarding one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

This is not just preserved land—it is active climate action. For conservation organizations seeking measurable environmental impact, Rainmaker offers an already-proven model of long-term carbon storage and ecological stewardship.