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Market mediators shaping soil carbon markets raise concerns over governance, farmer autonomy -researchers

Published 22:13 on June 9, 2026 / Last updated at 22:13 on June 9, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A diverse group of market actors are playing a decisive role in shaping soil carbon markets, but their growing influence is raising concerns over farmer autonomy, governance, and the effectiveness of carbon farming as a climate solution, according to a new analysis.
A diverse group of market actors are playing a decisive role in shaping soil carbon markets, but their growing influence is raising concerns over farmer autonomy, governance, and the effectiveness of carbon farming as a climate solution, according to a new analysis.


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