We are at one of the most critical moments in the history of mankind; the climate crisis caused by the high concentration of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere directly threatens our society. If we want to keep global warming below 2ºC it is necessary to reduce GHG emissions and by increasing the carbon sequestered by forests, oceans and soils.
Although agriculture accounts for almost 20% of current anthropogenic emissions, a change in the way we produce can favor the progressive reduction of atmospheric carbon. Applying regenerative practices and strategies contributes to the improvement of soils and biodiversity, the increase in rainwater retention capacity, an increase in medium-term profitability and the capture of GHGs.
Participates in the first regenerative agriculture program that will generate carbon credits in the Iberian Peninsula under the VCS standard, the most widespread and recognized globally.
A carbon credit corresponds to a ton of carbon dioxide equivalent that has been captured from the atmosphere or that has ceased to be emitted, and that has met a series of requirements established by a carbon standard.
Through the Voluntary Carbon Markets, these credits can be traded so that organizations that are in the process of reducing their emissions can compensate for those that they cannot yet avoid.
Among the practices recognized by international standards for the generation of carbon credits are those that reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration in agricultural soils, allowing farmers to obtain additional benefits from the sale of credits.
Changes in agricultural management that reduce emissions include the incorporation of new practices, the discontinuation of some practices and the improvement of others that are already in place. Some examples of practices that reduce emissions include reducing or eliminating tillage, optimizing the application of fertilizers and using organic fertilizers, planting or maintaining vegetation covers, improving water management, improving the management of by-products or residues, crop rotation, etc.
The capacity to generate credits may vary depending on the conditions of each farm, as well as on the intensity of the regenerative practices applied. The price of the credit may vary according to supply and demand, but in any case it represents an additional income for the farmer who decides to implement sustainable management practices to his current production system.
Some examples of practices that reduce emissions include reducing or eliminating tillage, optimizing fertilizer application and using organic fertilizers, planting or maintaining vegetative covers, improving water management, improving by-product or waste management, crop rotation, etc.
The VCS methodology VM0042 establishes the procedures necessary to calculate the emission reductions and increases in soil carbon stocks that are obtained by improving the agricultural management practices used.
Calculations take into account crop types, cover crops, tillage, nitrogen fertilizer applied, fossil fuel use, biomass burning, and grazing practices.
A farm baseline is established and emissions reductions and carbon sequestration are monitored over time while the improved agricultural management is being implemented.
GHG emission reductions and soil carbon sequestration are quantified in tons ofCO2equivalentand certified for marketing.
The Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Program will apply the VCS VM0042 methodology, the most widely used carbon standard in the world.
The Tierra Pura Foundation, Agroassessor and One Carbon World are launching a program for the implementation of regenerative practices that will allow obtaining carbon credits in the agricultural sector.
To be part of this program and obtain the benefits generated by the sale of carbon credits, it is necessary to:
1.- Adhere to the carbon credit generation program
2.- Provide the necessary information to establish the baseline
3.- Inform about the changes in the agricultural management of the farm that will be carried out
4.- Receive compliance / acceptance by the Program
5.- Monitor emission reductions and soil carbon sequestration
6.- Obtain certification of the carbon credits generated
7.- Make the credits available to potential buyers.
Through our program, you can increase the carbon in your soil, generating credits to trade or offset your emissions.
Earn additional income by capturing carbon and improving the environmental, social and economic sustainability of your farm.
Access the recording of the program launch seminar at the following link (https://theregenacademy.com/webinar-creditos-carbono/), where you can also fill out a form to contact us and get the details of our program.
We have a great opportunity to improve ecosystems and benefit future generations.
It is time to act.
