Commission moves on plan to pay farmers for carbon sinks

Commission moves on plan to pay farmers for carbon sinks

New EU carbon farming rules risk paying farmers for doing what the law already demands.

Young farmers, organic farming, small farms, national authorities... Through this new simplification component of the CAP, presented on 14 May, the Commission continues the work begun in the winter of 2024, in the midst of an agricultural crisis.

The European Commission is refining its proposal for a methodology for the certification of carbon storage in agricultural soils. The project, consulted by Euractiv, raises concerns about the risk of farmers claiming too much money.

Taiwan sets 2035 targets for nature-based solutions, but biodiversity concerns remain « Carbon Pulse

Taiwan's agriculture ministry has incorporated the development of carbon sinks from nature-based solutions into its climate strategy, but experts have expressed concerns over the potential impact on biodiversity, a public hearing heard Tuesday.