Developing carbon offset certification and trading platform for Mediterranean carbon farming

The project will focus on facilitating the transition to regenerative agriculture in the Mediterranean, with a primary focus on olive and almond farming. The main actions of the project include creating a high-quality carbon offset certification and trading platform that connects farmers with businesses looking to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The project will:

1. Develop and implement a methodology to generate verified carbon offsets from farms practicing regenerative agriculture, ensuring these offsets meet internationally accepted standards and are third-party validated.
2. Provide a farm sustainability ranking system that evaluates the positive impact of regenerative practices on climate, soil health, and biodiversity.
3. Build an efficient digital platform that simplifies the process of certifying carbon offsets, integrating data from satellites, geo-tagged photos, soil samples, and farm records. The platform will use AI to verify carbon offset claims and automate the generation of reports for certification and trading.
4. Connect farmers with agro-industry buyers seeking carbon offsets to reduce their GHG emissions, creating a marketplace for trading these offsets.
5. Offer support and guidance to farmers, helping early adopters of regenerative agriculture receive rewards for their efforts, while motivating newcomers to embrace regenerative practices.

Through these actions, the project aims to scale regenerative farming practices across the Mediterranean, improving soil health, increasing farm profitability, and helping to mitigate climate change.