Transparency and traceability

Although carbon sequestration through Regenerative Agriculture has been proven, precisely measuring the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere remains a challenge. The nuanced, site-specific effects on different soil types and weather conditions require precise and consistent measurement techniques. There are currently no globally recognised standards that make Regenerative Agriculture uniformly measurable. Methodologies and DMRV systems reviewed by third parties are increasingly being developed to meet this challenge. These offer the opportunity to evaluate and validate the effects of regenerative projects.

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Key aspects of DMRV systems:

1. Preparation of initial scenarios: In order to accurately measure the impact of regenerative practices, it is crucial to create a baseline scenario. This includes documenting fields, including soil conditions, fertiliser use, crop rotations, and soil cultivation and sowing methods before introducing Regenerative Agriculture measures.
   
   
2. Regional weather data: Integrating regional weather data into DMRV systems and recording the baseline scenario helps to take into account the environmental conditions that are included in the calculation of soil carbon models. This enables a precise evaluation of regenerative practices. At the same time, tailor-made strategies can be created for farms from different regions with different climate conditions.
   
   
3. Remote sensing: These remote recognition technologies enable companies to be monitored and evaluated with high accuracy and efficiency. The data points flow into regionally calibrated climate and carbon storage models and help to identify changes in vegetation cover and soil moisture.
   
   
4. Visits and documentation: Although remote sensing provides valuable data, on-site visits are necessary to collect soil samples, check growing methods, crop rotations and other conditions.
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5. ‍Farmers in the centre: DMRV methodologies must be designed taking into account farmers' needs in order to make the introduction of regenerative practices as feasible as possible. With a large proportion of the Klim team growing up on farms themselves, and after regular exchange with farmers, Klim has succeeded in creating a digital platform for data collection, knowledge sharing, and financing. Combined with tailored recommendations and a dedicated support team, farmers are supported to implement the suggested practices.

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Overcoming doubts with data

Regenerative Agriculture projects must ensure that the promised benefits are demonstrable and lasting. Cooperation with trustworthy, independent certification bodies, such as TÜV in the case of Klim, provides assurance regarding the positive environmental impact of the project and carbon sequestration.

DMRV systems give Regenerative Agriculture the opportunity to play an important role in the voluntary carbon market. Carbon credits create financial incentives for farmers to carry out appropriate measures on their fields. The reconciliation of economic viability with environmental responsibility makes Regenerative Agriculture attractive for all parties involved and will help to scale it globally.

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At Klim and Callirius, we are working together on solutions to provide access and transparency. The time to act is now and the benefits are huge — a healthier planet, stronger communities, and improved food security for all. Contribute to scaling renewable agriculture with carbon credits— simply via our partner's project portal Callirius.

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