Can monitoring emissions unlock the finance smallholder farmers need to adopt sustainable practices

Millions of farmers need billions of dollars to adapt to the fast-changing climate and extreme weather that threaten their soils and livelihoods. Climate finance offers them a pathway to build resilience through sustainable practices while earning financial rewards for proven environmental benefits.

By documenting how their actions improve soil health and reduce emissions, farmers can access funds to invest in better inputs, training and technologies that enhance productivity and sustainability. To support this, a new Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) approach is being implemented across 15 Sub-Saharan countries, where 2,300 farmers are already participating and helping build the foundation for broader climate finance access.