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BRIEFING: In Latin America, ‘Microsoft pause’ could exacerbate barriers to biochar

Published 02:20 on April 17, 2026 / Last updated at 02:20 on April 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Insights (Briefings), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Biochar credit generation in Latin America is constrained by fragile demand signals and high investment barriers, local developers have said, where a potential time-out from major carbon removals (CDR) buyer Microsoft could exacerbate both conditions.
Biochar credit generation in Latin America is constrained by fragile demand signals and high investment barriers, local developers have said, where a potential time-out from major carbon removals (CDR) buyer Microsoft could exacerbate both conditions.


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