Dogà Valley

How it works

Val Dogà is a fishing valley located below sea level. To enable proper biological balance, it requires continuous sea water changes through the use of movable bulkheads. 

By controlling water exchange, algal substrate reproduction is promoted, maximizing_CO2 fixation:_CO2 capture occurs mainly during the summer seasons, while in winter the algae are transported to the seafloor, permanently storing the captured_CO2.

This process is repeated annually, allowing carbon credits to be generated depending on the amount of_CO2 fixed by the algae and trapped in the seafloor.

Where it develops

The project is developed in Italy, in the Venice lagoon; more precisely near the bank of the SILE canal and covers about 1,688 hectares, of which about 1,000 are occupied by brackish water basins. Val Dogà also gives those who decide to support the project the opportunity to visit the fishing valley.

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Certifications

The Val Dogà project is a certified βneutral initiative that enables the sequestration of_CO2 from the atmosphere within the Venice Lagoon. The βneutral program is recognized within the UNI document, and allows for the certification of_CO2 removal projects that can be used by companies to offset their emissions.

Benefits

Without controlled management of the valley area, there would be an increase in_CO2 emissions due to the eutrophication mechanisms that normally occur in the uncontrolled part of the Venetian lagoon. Val Dogà captures more than 300,000 tons of_CO2 equivalent of the atmosphere annually, encourages the employment of local people, protects the biodiversity found in the Venetian Lagoon, and allows the continuation of a historical activity.

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The project in brief

- Capture of CO₂.

- Preservation of biodiversity

- Economic and social development

- Improved marine conditions