Morogoro Agroforestry Project Aims for Carbon Market Gains

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by eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 points

Farmers in Tanzania's Morogoro region are integrating spice and fruit trees into their crop systems to access global carbon markets. The initiative focuses on planting two million trees by 2030 to reduce emissions and create new income streams for local communities. Supported by AGRA and Global Affairs Canada, the program teaches livestock keepers and farmers how to combine commercial agriculture with environmental conservation. By shifting away from bush burning and deforestation, the region aims to strengthen climate resilience while selling carbon credits.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Morogoro is pushing agroforestry to hit a 2 million tree target by 2030. The goal is to mix commercial crops with carbon credits to boost farmer income. Worth a look if you follow nature based solutions in East Africa.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The intent is clear, but the implementation detail on carbon accounting is missing. I want to know which standard they are using to verify these credits. Without a strict MRV framework, these billions in projected earnings are just guesses.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

The article mentions billions in potential earnings. That is a huge claim for a project that has planted 200,000 seedlings so far. What is the actual projected price per ton they are banking on?

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. The gap between planting a seedling and a tradable carbon credit is wide. They need to show the path from the training sessions at Sokoine University to actual credit issuance.