MoRe Malawi
“This Project by Mamaland is a 30-year journey to reforest, restore and sustainably manage over half a million hectares in 14 forest reserves across Malawi. MoRe will create more than 4.000 jobs and empower communities while generating high-quality carbon credits and addressing socio-economic needs”
About Mamaland.
Prosperity for Planet and the People
Mamaland develops and maintains sustainable systems with a focus on creating shared value from natural resources to benefit both people and the planet.
It is a subsidiary of Mota-Engil, a €5.5B multinational based in Portugal, with expertise in construction, infrastructure and environmental services across Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
Partnering with Companies and Countries
Mamaland’s structure serves as the foundational design model for the company’s carbon projects, ensuring flexibility and success.
This integrated model guarantees scientific rigor, profit sharing and tailored solutions.
Both environmental restoration and economic prosperity for all the stakeholders involved.
By investing in projects capable of sequestering carbon, Mamaland becomes a Partner for Countries and Companies.
About MoRe Malawi.
in brief
14 Forest Reserves
Covering over half a million hectares, with ~267.000 hectares of eligible area divided in 3 Clusters: North; Central; South.
We aim to revitalize the forest reserves of Malawi. By introducing agroforestry, we're not just bringing back native flora but also boosting food security and economic resilience for local communities.
Methodologies
ARR: Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (VM0047 + Abacus Label)
REDD: Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (VM0048)
30 Years
The project spans over 30 years, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to long-term, lasting change.
Mamaland is working with local communities and engaging them to create sustainable solutions that benefits both people and the planet.
“MoRe has an extended reach across Malawi. A significant part of this land has been deforested in the last decades, and it is our intention to stop this process and recover the natural capital that has been lost. Our work focuses on reversing deforestation and fostering community economies, through agroforestry systems.”
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Chongoni (12.359 ha)
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Dedza Mountain (2.918 ha)
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Dedza Salima Escarpment (30.340 ha)
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Dzalanyama (97.762 ha)
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Mangochi (40.816 ha)
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Michiru (2.899 ha)
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Mua-Livulezi (12.676 ha)
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Mulanje (47.494 ha)
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Perekesi (14.491 ha)
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South Viphya (145.635 ha)
Project Timeline
2023
Signature of the Contract Concessions
2024
Operational KickOff
Feasibility Studies
2024/2025
Beginning of Implementation
6 Phases (1/y)
Project Document Design
Certification Process
2030
End of Implementation Phases
2053
End of Concession
our Approach
MoRe Malawi represents an ambitious nature-based carbon removal initiative that directly aligns with carbon neutrality goals.
By rehabilitating degraded forest ecosystems and enhancing community livelihoods, MoRe can support high-quality carbon removal requirements with transparency, scale, and verified impact.
While focusing on restoring and sustainably managing forest resources across Malawi and partnering with the Malawi Government, MoRe combats deforestation, promotes reforestation, and addresses socio-economic needs.
Through agroforestry, sustainable energy, and carbon credit initiatives, it supports biodiversity, food security, and rural employment, aligning with Malawi's NDCs and the UN's SDGs
Measuring Success: Key Project Metrics
Our project's success is measured not only by the scale of our reforestation efforts but also by the positive impact on local communities and the environment.
These key metrics demonstrate our ongoing commitment to creating lasting change.
~526k
Hectares Reforested/Conserved
~40M
Tonnes of CO2 Sequestered
~150M
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Nurseries (31ha in total)
Trees to be planted
~4k
Jobs to be created
“MoRe has an extended reach across Malawi. A significant part of this land has been deforested in the last decades, and it is our intention to stop this process and recover the natural capital that has been lost. Our work focuses on reversing deforestation and fostering community economies, through agroforestry systems.”
