Western Ghats Panel Proposes Carbon Credit Corporation for Coffee Growers

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

by clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 points

The Karnataka State Western Ghats Conservation Task Force has proposed setting up a Karnataka Carbon Credit Corporation to help coffee growers earn from carbon credits. The plan suggests a 'one tree, one carbon credit' model for estates with trees older than five years and at least 40% green density. Credits would be sold through the Indian Carbon Market, with most revenue going directly to farmers. The task force also criticized the current ESA notification based on outdated satellite imagery and called for ground surveys using Cadastral Mapping and LiDAR. It proposed a separate Western Ghats Policy and Green Bonds for regional development. The state government will discuss this in the upcoming Belagavi session.

4 comments

clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Interesting proposal. The one tree one credit model is simple but verification will be key. How do they measure 40% green density reliably across small holdings?

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

A state carbon credit corporation could help small growers aggregate credits. But the revenue split and the actual price per credit need clarity. Hope the detailed report is public.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

The satellite survey criticism is valid. If they rely on outdated imagery, the ESA boundaries might be wrong. Ground truthing with LiDAR makes sense. Also, carbon credits from trees are tricky because permanence matters.

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

The Indian Carbon Market is still shaping up. A state-level corporation might add friction. Better to align with national registry and methodologies. Also, the 'one tree one credit' is oversimplified; carbon stocks vary by species and age.