Soil Matters: Turning Carbon into Opportunity

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Story and Imags by Dr Anneke Trux, Head of Programmes at GIZ

Fighting against soil erosion and loss of soil fertility in Western Kenya - copyright Anneke TRUX

Soil organic carbon credits can help smallholder farmers improve food security, restore degraded land, and strengthen climate resilience while generating additional income. Drawing on experiences from Kenya’s ProSoil program, the article highlights the potential of sustainable land management to increase soil health and carbon storage. It also stresses the need for transparent carbon markets, affordable monitoring systems, strong partnerships, and fair benefit-sharing to ensure lasting environmental and social impact.

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