This document summarizes Vi Agroforestry's Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project. It discusses that the project works with 60,000 small-scale farmers in Kenya to implement sustainable agricultural land management practices on 45,000 hectares of land. Through increased soil carbon sequestration, the project is expected to generate 1.2 million tons of carbon offsets over 20 years by selling emissions reductions to the BioCarbon Fund at $4 per ton. Key components of the project include farm enterprise development, village savings associations, and extension services to support adoption of practices like improved fallow. The project also faces challenges in maintaining complex monitoring requirements and farmer group cohesion over time.
Sharing first experiences on REDD+ Safeguards and Related Benefit Sharing Mec...CIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
Presentation given at the CLA's Woodfuel Conference at Doddington Hall on Wednesday 30 October by Steve Scott, Forestry Commission - East and East Midlands.
Presentation at workshop: Reducing the costs of GHG estimates in agriculture to inform low emissions development
November 10-12, 2014
Sponsored by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Safeguard Information System and Benefit Sharing in NepalCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
"Rethinking Agriculture for the 21st Century: Climate change mitigation opportunities and challenges" was presented by Lini Wollenberg online at the KfW Webinar on May 28, 2020.
Sharing first experiences on REDD+ Safeguards and Related Benefit Sharing Mec...CIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
Presentation given at the CLA's Woodfuel Conference at Doddington Hall on Wednesday 30 October by Steve Scott, Forestry Commission - East and East Midlands.
Presentation at workshop: Reducing the costs of GHG estimates in agriculture to inform low emissions development
November 10-12, 2014
Sponsored by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Safeguard Information System and Benefit Sharing in NepalCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
"Rethinking Agriculture for the 21st Century: Climate change mitigation opportunities and challenges" was presented by Lini Wollenberg online at the KfW Webinar on May 28, 2020.
National adaptation planning (NAP) processes and EbAExternalEvents
The NAP-Ag webinar on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and National Adaptation Planning: Opportunities for the Agricultural Sectors will provide an overview of how EbA can be effectively integrated into agriculture sectors’ adaptation strategies and broader national adaptation planning processes. The webinar will focus on mainstreaming EbA in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Both global presentations and a presentation from Thailand and Nepal, a NAP-Ag partner country will outline opportunities, experiences and approaches in mainstreaming EbA into adaptation policy planning processes and strategies at different scales. This slideshow was presented by Ninni Ikkala Nyman
Status of conservation agriculture implementation in Namibia at the regional conservation agriculture dialogue meeting in Lusaka Zambia from 25 to 27 september 2019
Tackling Climate Change: Challenges and OpportunitiesCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
Mainstreaming EbA into Thailand’s NAPs and Opportunities for the Agricultural...ExternalEvents
The NAP-Ag webinar on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and National Adaptation Planning: Opportunities for the Agricultural Sectors will provide an overview of how EbA can be effectively integrated into agriculture sectors’ adaptation strategies and broader national adaptation planning processes. The webinar will focus on mainstreaming EbA in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Both global presentations and a presentation from Thailand and Nepal, a NAP-Ag partner country will outline opportunities, experiences and approaches in mainstreaming EbA into adaptation policy planning processes and strategies at different scales. This slideshow was presented by Jaruwan Ngamsing
"Challenges, opportunities and priorities for transitioning to low emissions agriculture" was presented by Lini Wollenberg at a NUI Galway seminar on January 30, 2020.
All of the presentations from the webinar on "Enhancing investment in soil health and carbon storage: Frontiers for linking finance and carbon accounting" held on 10 September 2020.
This event is co-organized by CCAFS, The Nature Conservancy, 4 per 1000 Executive Secretariat, World Bank and the Meridian Institute. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3k68hkr
Panelists included:
-Ciniro Costa Jr., CCAFS
-Tim Mealey, Meridian Institute
-Deborah Bossio, The Nature Conservancy
-Martien van Nieuwkoop, World Bank Group
-Keith Paustian, Colorado State University
-Stefan Jirka, Manager LandScale, Verra
-Dan Harburg, Director, Indigo
-William Salas, President of Dagan, Inc
-Aldyen Donnelly, Director of Carbon Economics, Nori
-Debbie Reed, Executive Director of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC)
-Beverley Henry, Institute for Future Environments-QUT
-Pamela M. Bachman, Digital Agriculture & Sustainability Lead, The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer
-Ronald Vargas, Global Soil Carbon Partnership - FAO
-Paul Luu, 4per1000
Presentation by Liesl Wiese-Rozanova, International agricultural science and policy consultant, South Africa. The presentation was part of the Webinar on Soil carbon in the Nationally Determined Contributions hosted by CCAFS, the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the 4 Per Mille Initiative and held on Earth Day, 22 April 2020.
Presented by IWMI's Miriam Otoo at a stakeholder workshop on 'Opportunities for sustainable municipal solid waste management services in Batticaloa District, in Sri Lanka, on September 23, 2016.
Presentation by Henry Neufeldt at Our Common Future Under Climate Change session on Land-based Mitigation: Agriculture, Forests and Bio-energy. Paris, France, 8 July 2015
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Sabrina Rose, Policy Consultant at CCAFS, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
National adaptation planning (NAP) processes and EbAExternalEvents
The NAP-Ag webinar on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and National Adaptation Planning: Opportunities for the Agricultural Sectors will provide an overview of how EbA can be effectively integrated into agriculture sectors’ adaptation strategies and broader national adaptation planning processes. The webinar will focus on mainstreaming EbA in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Both global presentations and a presentation from Thailand and Nepal, a NAP-Ag partner country will outline opportunities, experiences and approaches in mainstreaming EbA into adaptation policy planning processes and strategies at different scales. This slideshow was presented by Ninni Ikkala Nyman
Status of conservation agriculture implementation in Namibia at the regional conservation agriculture dialogue meeting in Lusaka Zambia from 25 to 27 september 2019
Tackling Climate Change: Challenges and OpportunitiesCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
Mainstreaming EbA into Thailand’s NAPs and Opportunities for the Agricultural...ExternalEvents
The NAP-Ag webinar on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and National Adaptation Planning: Opportunities for the Agricultural Sectors will provide an overview of how EbA can be effectively integrated into agriculture sectors’ adaptation strategies and broader national adaptation planning processes. The webinar will focus on mainstreaming EbA in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Both global presentations and a presentation from Thailand and Nepal, a NAP-Ag partner country will outline opportunities, experiences and approaches in mainstreaming EbA into adaptation policy planning processes and strategies at different scales. This slideshow was presented by Jaruwan Ngamsing
"Challenges, opportunities and priorities for transitioning to low emissions agriculture" was presented by Lini Wollenberg at a NUI Galway seminar on January 30, 2020.
All of the presentations from the webinar on "Enhancing investment in soil health and carbon storage: Frontiers for linking finance and carbon accounting" held on 10 September 2020.
This event is co-organized by CCAFS, The Nature Conservancy, 4 per 1000 Executive Secretariat, World Bank and the Meridian Institute. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3k68hkr
Panelists included:
-Ciniro Costa Jr., CCAFS
-Tim Mealey, Meridian Institute
-Deborah Bossio, The Nature Conservancy
-Martien van Nieuwkoop, World Bank Group
-Keith Paustian, Colorado State University
-Stefan Jirka, Manager LandScale, Verra
-Dan Harburg, Director, Indigo
-William Salas, President of Dagan, Inc
-Aldyen Donnelly, Director of Carbon Economics, Nori
-Debbie Reed, Executive Director of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC)
-Beverley Henry, Institute for Future Environments-QUT
-Pamela M. Bachman, Digital Agriculture & Sustainability Lead, The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer
-Ronald Vargas, Global Soil Carbon Partnership - FAO
-Paul Luu, 4per1000
Presentation by Liesl Wiese-Rozanova, International agricultural science and policy consultant, South Africa. The presentation was part of the Webinar on Soil carbon in the Nationally Determined Contributions hosted by CCAFS, the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the 4 Per Mille Initiative and held on Earth Day, 22 April 2020.
Presented by IWMI's Miriam Otoo at a stakeholder workshop on 'Opportunities for sustainable municipal solid waste management services in Batticaloa District, in Sri Lanka, on September 23, 2016.
Presentation by Henry Neufeldt at Our Common Future Under Climate Change session on Land-based Mitigation: Agriculture, Forests and Bio-energy. Paris, France, 8 July 2015
This presentation was given on 27 October 2021 by Sabrina Rose, Policy Consultant at CCAFS, during the webinar "Achieving NDC Ambition in Agriculture" organized by CCAFS, FAO and WRI.
Find the recording and more information here: https://bit.ly/AchievingNDCs
Presentation by: Gerald Aruna, ENGIM Country Rep., Sierra Leone
Title: 1609 - Experiences Introducing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to Resource-Limited Farmers in Sierra Leone
Venue: Cornell University
Date: September 12, 2016
Sponsor: SRI-Rice, IP-CALS, Cornell University
Speakers: Gaoussou Traore and Erika Styger
Title: Improving and Scaling Up SRI in West Africa - A Success Story
Date: September 15, 2015
Venue: SRI-Rice Seminar Series, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
This webinar was jointly organized by the African Union (AU), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The World Bank on October 15, 2020. More info: http://bit.ly/IDAWM20
Initiatives by Environmental Alert as a contribution towards sustainable fore...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during the Stakeholder's Regional Dialogue to advance Sustainable Management of Zoka Central Forest reserve (CFR) in Adjumani District. The theme for the dialogue was, 'a reflection on the status of management of Zoka CFR; which way to go and what is the role of the key stakeholders?’ It was attended by representatives from NFA, representatives of UWA, local governments (Moyo, Adjumani, Yumbe); civil society organizations (Environment Alert, Tree Talk Plus, Friends of Zoka), Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces, representatives of Collaborative Forest Management Groups in Zoka CFR, Uganda Forestry Working Group, private sector; religious and cultural institutions; business community, development partners; community members, representatives of tree nursery operators, farmers and the media. The presentation gives insights on Environmental Alert’s initiatives as a contribution to sustainable forest management in Uganda, and the future outlook---
Presentation by Dr Joyce Mitti from FAO Zimbabwe, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
Planning, implementing and evaluating Climate-Smart Agriculture in smallholde...FAO
http://www.fao.org/in-action/micca/
This presentation by Janie Rioux, FAO, outlines the experience of the Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture (MICCA) pilot projects in Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania.
10 March 2022. The 3rd Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review (BR) Report was endorsed by the assembly of African Heads of State and Government during 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in February 2022. In the 3rd BR cycle, 51 countries (out of 55) reported performance across 46 indicators.
Field Visit Observation Prepared and presented by
Meaza Melkamu (grouped with Birehanu and Sileshi)
ACT, Policy and Strategy Adviser
February 28, 2020
Hawassa, Ethiopia
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
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3. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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• Financed by Foundation VI planterar
trad
• Headquarters in stockholm Sweden
• Registered in four East African
countries(Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
and Rwanda
• Started its activities in East Africa in
1983
• Financial support is from SIDA and
over 60,000 individual private donors in
Sweden.
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Area of coverage
Operates in Lake
Victoria basin
Target Group
Small-scale farmers
with an average 0.5
to 5 acres of
farmland and depend
on family labour
5. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 30th – 31st October 2014
Carbon Projects
Project Name Country Method
Emiti Nibwo Bulora
(Trees Sustain Life)
http://197.248.124.114/vi-
agroforestry/jtssc261_00420082100olof999.php?correct_call=1
Tanzania Plan Vivo
Kenya Agricultural Carbon
Project
Kenya VCS:SALM
Smallholder dairy
development and
watershed protection
in Mt Elgon
Kenya VCS: SALM
Proposed: Dairy
and watershed
method
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• Reach 60,000 farmers, each managing
between 0.5-08.ha of land; mixed cropping
systems
• 45,000Ha of land under SALM
• Expected to deliver 1.2m tCO2 in 20 years
• Sell ER’s to Bio-carbon fund at $4 per ton
• 60% of ER’s proceeds channeled to farmers
the remaining used for extension.
Key Statistics
8. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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Initial Components of the Project
FED
VS&LASALM
SALM: Sustainable
Agricultural Land use
Management
FED: Farm Enterprise
Development
VS&LA: Village Savings and
Loan Associations
Extension
9. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 30th – 31st October 2014
• Initiated with support from SIDA and
BioCarbon Fund of the Worldbank
• Necessitated development of a new
methodology (VM0017: Adoption of
Sustainable Agricultural Land
Management)
• Incorporated monitoring for Soil Organic
Carbon
Carbon Financing Component
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• Project Area: Kisumu & Kitale
• Only farms within the project boundary
are eligible to benefit from the carbon
project
• The project area generally is the sum of
all farms where SALM practices are
adopted over time. Each farm of a
carbon farmer is tracked using a GPS
Spatial Boundaries
12. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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Mapping
Done by Resource
Person or Field Staff
Require training on GPS
and GIS
All farmers land where
SALM is implemented
are tracked (Maps)
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SALM activities that landowner and project
developer can pursue in order to create carbon
offset
Farmer Self Assessment procedure which the
adopted SALM practice and respective carbon
tock change are monitored
Activity adoption monitoring approach. The
amount of carbon sequestered is calculated using
the RothC model
What is Monitored
15. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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The Farmer Based Monitoring System: Co
benefits for the farmer as they are able to
manage records in their farms
M&E is not sole unit of data management but also
every individual farmer, group leadership as well
as field staff. Three tools are used for main data
collection namely the farmer commitment form,
group records and the permanent farm
monitoring.
Adopted Method: ABMS
16. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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• Field surveyors are trained in all aspects of the
field data collection procedures i.e. filling of
Group data, PFM, mapping and checking for
errors.
• Staff follows up regularly to verify
implementation of activities by the farmers
• FO trains Groups to have follow-up teams
• The FO are constantly providing support to
farmers to understand the farmer commitment
form and fill it correctly
QA/QC Procedures
17. Emission Reduction Computation
Farmer Group
Monitoring
SALM Project
activities
Activity Baseline
tCO2
RothC Soil carbon
modelling
Available
datasets
ABMS Monitoring
System
Local emission
factors
Activity data &
adoption rate
Input
data
Input
data
Soil organic carbon
change
Vi Permanent Farm
Monitoring
Based on the SALM
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Landscape Changes
2002201020112014
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• 24,788tCO2 have been issued after verification
• $53,542 distributed to farmer groups
• Methodology has been approved by VCS
• A course on SALM monitoring initiated by
Worldbank Institute
(http://einstitute.worldbank.org/ei/course/developing-and-
monitoring-agriculture-carbon-projects)
Other Achievement Achievements
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• Lost SIDA funding for the project
• Complex monitoring required and field
mapping required
• Maintaining groups cohesion and SALM
practices require more extension than
anticipated
• Verification is a costly exercise requiring
accumulation of ER’s before verification and
issuance
Challenges
23. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 30th – 31st October 2014
• Bio-carbon fund model: Requires the project
developer to finance the project including
carbon monitoring. Payment done goes to
farmers
• Livelihood fund model: Finances the project for
emission reduction as a co-benefit. Issued
ER’s are transferred to livelihood fund and
farmers are not paid directly
Agricultural Carbon Funding Models
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a) Land is either cropland or grassland
b) The project does not occur on wetlands;
c) The land is degraded and will continue to be
degraded or continue to degrade;
d) Area of land under cultivation is constant or
increasing
e) Forest land is constant or decreasing
f) Studies to show Roth-C model is appropriate
Applicability Condition
25. Conservation Agriculture Regional Working Group (CARWG) annual meeting in
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• Solid land tenure system
• Mapping of the project boundary
• Development of PDD
• Baseline survey
• Ability to implement the project in a changing
environment
Other Key Requirements