Africa > Standard sees first biochar carbon credits awarded to an African project

Standard sees first biochar carbon credits awarded to an African project

Published 17:26 on November 17, 2023  /  Last updated at 17:30 on November 17, 2023  / Paddy Gourlay /  Africa, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Switzerland, Voluntary

A Namibian biochar project has become the first in Africa to be awarded carbon removal credits under the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) C-Sink Standard, with its Germany-based developer intending to establish six projects in the nation by next year.
A Namibian biochar project has become the first in Africa to be awarded carbon removal credits under the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) C-Sink Standard, with its Germany-based developer intending to establish six projects in the nation by next year.


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