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Switzerland warns against widespread farm use of biochar despite carbon removal potential

Published 03:08 on March 23, 2026 / Last updated at 03:08 on March 23, 2026 / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Switzerland’s environment and agriculture authorities have advised caution over the large-scale use of biochar in farming, citing uncertain long-term impacts on soils and limited climate mitigation potential, according to an updated government factsheet.
Switzerland’s environment and agriculture authorities have advised caution over the large-scale use of biochar in farming, citing uncertain long-term impacts on soils and limited climate mitigation potential, according to an updated government factsheet.


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