AFOLU and Carbon Markets
Agriculture, forestry, and land-use activities sit at the heart of climate mitigation in emerging
economies. AFOLU projects can reduce emissions, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve
livelihoods while generating verified carbon credits. We help landowners, agribusinesses, and
project developers understand whether AFOLU activities can be credibly certified and how to
structure projects for long-term carbon value.
Our Challenge
AFOLU projects operate in complex landscapes shaped by land tenure, farming practices, and
ecological variability. While the mitigation potential is significant, many projects struggle to
demonstrate additionality, permanence, and accurate monitoring, which remain key
requirements for carbon markets. Weak data, fragmented landholdings, and unclear baselines
often prevent promising initiatives from moving beyond concept stage.
At the same time, scrutiny of AFOLU credits is increasing. Buyers and standards now demand
stronger evidence of climate impact, safeguards, and long-term carbon storage. Without
rigorous feasibility assessments and robust monitoring frameworks, developers face high risks
of underperformance, delayed issuance, or credit rejection—undermining both financial and
environmental outcomes.
How We Help
We provide clear, evidence-based assessments of whether AFOLU activities can generate
credible carbon credits under recognised standards. Our work focuses on conservative carbon
accounting, land-use baselines, and long-term risk management—helping clients understand
realistic credit volumes, timelines, and costs before committing resources.
We also translate complex AFOLU methodologies into practical project pathways. From land
eligibility and activity design to monitoring approaches and safeguard considerations, we help
developers structure AFOLU projects that meet evolving market expectations while remaining
operationally feasible and investable.
Our Services for AFOLU Projects
AFOLU Full Carbon Feasibility Assessment
We assess land eligibility, activity types, baseline scenarios, and expected sequestration or
emission reductions to determine suitability for carbon certification.
Methodology & Crediting Pathway Design
We identify appropriate AFOLU methodologies and standards, define permanence and leakage
considerations, and map the full pathway from project design to issuance.
MRV & Monitoring Framework Design
We support the design of monitoring systems covering land use, biomass, soil carbon, and
safeguards—aligned with verification requirements.
AFOLU Pre-Feasibility Assessment
A rapid, structured review of land availability, activity options, indicative carbon potential, and
implementation risks to support early decision-making.
Types of AFOLU Projects We Support
AFFORESTATION & REFORESTATION (A/R)
Tree planting on non-forested or degraded land
IMPROVED FOREST MANAGEMENT (IFM)
Enhanced forest management practices increasing carbon stocks
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Integrated trees, crops, and livestock systems
IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL LAND MANAGEMENT (IALM)
Soil and crop practices reducing emissions and increasing sequestration
GRASSLAND & RANGELAND MANAGEMENT
Improved grazing and land restoration practices
