Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Europe to Protect Climate and Biodiversity

Wide scale carbon removal’s project to improve yield security and regenerate local ecosystems

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Protecting and supporting biodiversity with carbon removal credits that go beyond CO₂

Regenerative agriculture projects go beyond reducing and removing CO₂ by fostering a thriving, diverse ecosystem. With the integration of regenerative methods like cover crops and flowering strips, farmers enrich biodiversity, both above and beneath the soil, this project supports farmers that want to protect and enhance life on their farms, and contribute to the sustainable transformation of agriculture.

The project’s removal of C02 is generated from soil carbon sequestration through regenerative agriculture methods, such as improved crop rotations and organic fertilisation, as well as the avoidance of natural soil organic carbon depletion compared to a business-as-usual scenario. C02 reduction is generated by farmers actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural field management through the implementation of more efficient practices. These practices include lowering nitrogen fertiliser usage, minimising pesticides, and adopting less intensive tillage.

Project Status:

Validated by TÜV

Location:

Germany

Size:

500,000 hectares

Project Type:

Improved agricultural land management

Estimated Annual Emissions Reductions and Removals

Removals: min. 25,000/year, Reductions: min. 17,000/year

Crediting Period Term

2021 – 2030

Community Impact:

Supporting over 3,000 local farmers

Climate Benefits and Community Impact

The project provides biodiversity benefits by supporting farmers, enriching soil and protecting ecosystems together with sustainable co-benefits for the local communities and includes:

 

ENVIRONMENT 

Soil is not only fundamental to our food supply, but its significance extends further. Acting as a key player in the carbon cycle, it holds three times the amount of carbon as the atmosphere. Through regenerative practices and technology, the project restores agricultural soil’s potential as a carbon sink as well as protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

 

SUSTAINABLE  IMPACT

The project creates real sustainable impact with climate strategies that work hand in hand with biodiversity protection and contribute to the sustainable transformation of agriculture as well as supporting farmers to protect and enhance life on their farms.

 

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

The project has established a farmer vesting scheme, withholding 25% of payments to ensure farmers’ ongoing engagement, and set aside 25% of credits as a permanence buffer against potential reversals, calculated based on the Verra AFOLU risk tool. Additionally, education and knowledge is continuously shared to reinforce farmers’ commitment to regenerative practices, emphasising the long-term benefits of regenerative agriculture for the productivity of their farms.

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Verification

Verification: This project is Validated by TÜV according to DIN ISO 14064-2

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The protection of this project helps participate in several of the United Nations Sustainability Goals

GOAL 2 – Zero Hunger

GOAL 13 – Climate Action

GOAL 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 14 – Life below Water

GOAL 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 15 – Life on Land

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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.

He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.

Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.

Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.

Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.  

Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.

Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education. 

 

She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).

Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.

He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.

Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.  

Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.