Assessing soil organic carbon stock changes for cropland is needed in different context (national inventories, voluntary carbon market, CAP) but it is still quite challenging. It can be achieved through measure and remeasure of SOC or by modelling. Yet, different modelling approaches can be considered: soil centred modelling approaches, ecosystem modelling with classical agronomical models (e.g. STICS), parsimonious modelling. Each of those approaches present advantages and limitations that will be briefly discussed. Then we will focus on the different modelling approaches and on how remote sensing combined with modelling can answer to some of those limitations. Finally, we will illustrate with one tool that combines parsimonious modelling and remote sensing data assimilation, the AgriCarbon-EO processing chain, how the different components of the carbon budget can be assessed with this kind of approach nd how it meets the requirements for MRV in different context of applications including the CRCF.

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The European Commission announced the creation of an EU-wide, parcel-level, Carbon Farming registry by 2028. Its aim is to provide transparency and traceability of carbon claims at parcel level and manage double counting risks. In this webinar, we explore the role that this registry could play in aligning carbon credit MRV with agrifood’s Scope 3 reporting.

In this session, we explore the latest developments of the Carbon Removals Certification Framework (CRCF), the issues raised for MRV development of carbon farming and scope 3 reporting, and the solutions explored by the MARVIC Project. We also discuss:

• CRCF opportunities and challenges reality check!
• A synthesis of scientific and technical solutions explored by the MARVIC project
• A dynamic discussion and Q&A with network stakeholders

The MARVIC project is developing a context-specific MRV framework to encourage farmers to engage in carbon farming activities. Before starting a carbon farming project, farmers and advisors need to know which are the main beneficial carbon farming practices that deliver sufficient mitigation potential in their region. Also, for policymakers it is important to have information on the realistic mitigation potential of specific carbon farming practices, to develop appropriate policy instruments that will incentivise farmers in the uptake of these practices. In this webinar we will present the results of our state-of-the-art literature review of carbon farming practices for arable land, grassland, orchards, agroforestry and peatlands and provide insights into the mitigation potential, the uncertainties, and co-benefits.

In addition, we will also present what is the climate impact of temporary carbon removals from carbon farming practices and how this compares to permanent removals, which can be calculated using the concept of radiative forcing.

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One of the three main quality criteria in climate reporting and climate finance is the avoidance of double counts: a climate benefit cannot be claimed, accounted for, or sold twice. Respecting this rule may be very complex in agriculture where most of farmers sell to many clients who each have their own climate reporting strategy, where traceability is often a challenge, and where one single action can have an impact on both greenhouse gas emissions and carbon removals on many crops. From a real-case example backed by theoretical ground analysis, this webinar will illustrate the different double count risks and solutions in agriculture, as well as shed light on the “contribution” concept (what does it allow to do in carbon reporting and carbon business, and what it should not) in the context of a continent committed to the most ambitious carbon farming public strategy.

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