At CNaught, we’re always working to ensure our carbon credit portfolios reflect the latest science, evolving standards, and our commitment to delivering meaningful climate impact. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of a new biochar project to our portfolios that include technology-based removals: Planboo’s Farm Gai Kaisa in Namibia.

🌍 Spotlight: Farm Gai Kaisa Biochar Project

This innovative biochar project delivers two key climate benefits:

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• Permanently removing carbon by converting invasive bush into biochar 
• Restoring native savannah ecosystems degraded by overgrowth

To date, the project has permanently removed nearly 15,000 tonnes of CO₂, with a goal of removing 329,000 tonnes by 2030. The resulting biochar is shared with local farmers to enhance soil fertility and increase crop yields, creating a win for both climate and community.

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Biochar in general is one of the most promising types of technology-based carbon removal available now, representing 86% of all deliveries (as opposed to orders) in 2024 according to CDR.fyi. But not all biochar is created equal. For instance, a project can fail to demonstrate additionality if a facility was already producing biochar prior to the project consideration and certain methodologies do not adequately account for project emissions. 

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As with all of the projects we support, Farm Gai Kaisa underwent our rigorous 7-step due diligence process and we ensured that it is highly-rated by at least one independent third-party.

What This Means for You

With this addition, we’re able to double our allocation of technology-based removals in our standard Impact portfolio. This shift increases the amount of permanent carbon removals that your climate initiative supports.

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And importantly, we’re keeping the price the same: $20 per tonne.You’re continuing to get a science-aligned portfolio, without any change in cost.

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This update is part of our ongoing effort to offer high-integrity, high-impact portfolios aligned with your climate goals. Stop chasing specific project types or doing your own diligence. Leave it up to us to do the heavy lifting for you. 

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Have questions or want to learn more about this project? Reach out to our team or explore the project in your CNaught dashboard.