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Project Overview

This pilot project converts underutilised agricultural residues in Rwanda into high-quality biochar for soil application, generating verified carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The project addresses two critical challenges facing Rwanda's agricultural sector — the open burning of crop residues and declining soil fertility — while contributing to Rwanda's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

Feedstocks

Agricultural residues sourced from farms and agro-processing facilities across Rwanda, including rice husks, coffee husks, maize cobs, maize stalks, banana stems, cassava peels, tea processing waste, and sugar cane bagasse.

Expected Impact

- Carbon sequestration: 180–862 tCO2e per year (indicative)
- Improved soil fertility for participating farming communities
- Reduction of open burning and unmanaged biomass disposal
- Local employment creation and community development
- Contribution to Rwanda's NDC and Singapore's climate targets under Article 6

Key Milestones

Stage A — Project Application: Completed

Letter of Support from Government of Singapore: Received
Letter of Intent from Government of Rwanda: Received

Stage B — Project Description and VVB Validation: In Progress

Stage C — ITMO Issuance and Corresponding Adjustments: Planned from 2029

Partners

Joint Committee: National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore · Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Rwanda

Carbon Standard: Verra — VM0044 v1.2

Technology Partner: Under finalisation

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