Solidaridad
Carbon Removal Biochar Program

Cotton farming is an essential livelihood for over 300,000 smallholder farmers in Zambia, Southern Africa. But with a heavy reliance on rainfall coupled limited resources to adapt, they are especially vulnerable to climate change. In recent years, extreme droughts and unpredictable weather have depleted the soil, making it harder to grow crops and earn a living. As a result, cotton production has dropped by 50% since 2012, reaching its lowest level in decades.

We’ve partnered with Solidaridad, a civil society organisation making communities more resilient, to build smallholder farmer resilience and contribute in combating climate change. By providing them with the tools, technology, and training to turn agricultural waste into biochar, they can enrich their soil, improve crop quality, and create new income opportunities along the way.

This initiative empowers farmers, who are often on the frontlines of climate change to actively contribute to the global movement for a more sustainable future.