Inclusive CO2 sequestration in the Kenyan nut industry
The objective of this project is to validate how the use of agri-waste can reduce CO2 emissions and create improved income and livelihoods for 3,750 nut farmers in Coastal Kenya. Waste management hubs at nut processing sites will use Danish pyrolysis solutions to produce biochar for soil improvement, enhancing nut production and enabling efficient electricity and eventual biofuel production. Anchored in an Inclusive Business Model (IBM), the project intends to advance climate-smart agriculture, promote renewable energy use, and increase resource productivity, thus benefiting farmers (especially women and youth) through improved employment and profit shares from CO2 credits and renewable energy.
Administrative Partner Access2innovation Key Commercial Partner MASH MAKES Other Partners Farm Africa (FA), GrowFairly (GF), LM Africa Services Ltd. Country Kenya Sector Green technologies Open / Closed Open Duration April 2023 - February 2025 Approval Year 2022