Africa: Kenyan Biochar Project Becomes First in Africa Validated Under European Carbon Standard
KISUMU, KENYA, JUL 22 – Tera's biochar project converts sugarcane waste into carbon credits, supporting soil health and farmers while meeting strict European Union climate standards, experts said.
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Africa: Kenyan Biochar Project Becomes First in Africa Validated Under European Carbon Standard
Kisumu, Kenya -- In June 2025, Kenyan climate-tech firm Tera became the first African project developer to have its carbon removal initiative independently validated and registered under Riverse, a European standard for engineered climate solutions.
Kenyan Biochar Project First in Africa Validated By EU Standard
Tera workers inspect plots where biochar-blended fertilizer is applied to boost soil health and trap carbon. Credit: Chemtai Kirui/IPSBy Chemtai KiruiKISUMU, Kenya, Jul 22 2025 (IPS) In June 2025, Kenyan climate-tech firm Tera became the first African project developer to have its carbon removal initiative independently validated and registered under Riverse, a European standard for engineered climate solutions. The validation confirms that Tera…
KISUMU, Kenya – In June, Kenya’s climate technology company Tera became the first African project developer to obtain independent validation and registration of its carbon removal initiative according to Riverse, a European standard for engineering climate solutions. Validation confirms that project design and [...] This article A Kenyan project is Africa’s first validated according to European carbon standard was originally published in IPS New…
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