Technical Glossary

  • Blue Carbon

    Carbon captured by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems. Mangroves, in particular, are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth, sequestering up to five times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial tropical forests.

  • Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR)

    A "Nature-First" restoration methodology that prioritizes the restoration of self-sustaining ecosystems. Instead of traditional manual planting—which often suffers from high mortality rates—EMR focuses on restoring the natural hydrology and tidal flow of a site, allowing the ecosystem to regenerate naturally with indigenous, resilient species.

  • LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

    A remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges to the Earth. REVIVA utilizes high-precision LiDAR to create Digital Terrain Models (DTM). This technology is critical for precise hydrological engineering and providing "audit-proof" verification of biomass growth over time.

  • Permanence

    The longevity of a carbon pool and the stability of its stocks. In the context of REVIVA's Blue Carbon assets, permanence is secured through 30-year land-tenure frameworks and the fact that 80% of mangrove carbon is stored in deep maritime sediments, making it significantly less vulnerable to fire or land-use changes than terrestrial forests.

  • MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification)

    The multi-step process to measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced by a specific mitigation activity over time. REVIVA employs Digital MRV (D-MRV), combining satellite data and LiDAR scans to provide institutional investors with real-time, transparent evidence of project success.

  • Additionality

    A core principle of the carbon market which ensures that the carbon sequestration achieved by a project would not have occurred without the financial incentive provided by the sale of carbon credits. REVIVA’s restoration of degraded aquaculture sites provides clear, high-integrity additionality.

  • Hydrological Connectivity

    The capacity for water to move through an ecosystem. Restoring this connectivity is the cornerstone of the REVIVA philosophy, as it allows for the natural transport of nutrients, seeds, and sediments required for a healthy, self-healing mangrove forest.