The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) published an article on 24 July 2026, detailing how high-integrity carbon credit markets can finance climate-resilient agriculture in Africa. The VCMI suggests carbon markets can support practices that sequester millions of tonnes of CO2 annually while building resilience for vulnerable communities. This approach is presented as a catalytic solution to the climate finance gap, provided it aligns with national policy priorities like the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The EU's Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation (CRCF), adopted in December 2024, is cited as a precedent for certifying agricultural carbon removals, which could influence global investments.
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