Costa Rica’s Major Grassland Restoration Project Set to Absorb 170,000 Tons of CO2 Annually
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📰 The quick summary: A new grassland restoration project in Costa Rica aims to sequester 170,000 tons of CO2 annually while providing ranchers with additional income through carbon credits.
📈 One key stat: The project will initially implement sustainable grazing practices across 250,000 acres of ranchland, creating a significant carbon sink in a country where livestock farming covers over a third of the land.
💬 One key quote: “By enabling access to carbon finance, we can support farmers, restore ecosystems, and contribute meaningfully to global climate goals,” said Aadith Moorthy, CEO of Boomitra.
1️⃣ The big picture: India-based soil carbon innovator Boomitra has launched a major grassland restoration project in Costa Rica that combines environmental restoration with economic opportunity. Starting with 250,000 acres of ranchland and planning to expand to 1 million acres, the initiative will implement sustainable grazing practices designed to reverse soil degradation. Costa Rica, already known for environmental leadership, provides an ideal setting for this project which aims to transform traditional livestock farming practices that currently contribute to nearly a quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. The project leverages Boomitra’s AI-driven carbon monitoring technology to help ranchers access carbon credit markets.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Ranchers will gain new income streams through carbon credits while simultaneously improving the health of their land. The regenerative agriculture techniques being implemented enhance soil health, water retention, and biodiversity – addressing multiple environmental challenges at once. This project tackles financial and technical barriers that typically prevent farmers from adopting sustainable practices, making climate-smart agriculture more accessible. With its AI-based soil carbon measurement system already approved by Verra, Boomitra can efficiently verify carbon sequestration without costly manual sampling. The partnership with local organizations ensures the project will be culturally appropriate and maximize benefits for Costa Rican communities.
3️⃣ What’s next: Boomitra will work with local livestock association CORFOGA and nonprofit Plan21 to support ranchers in transitioning to climate-smart grazing practices. The project aims to scale from the initial 250,000 acres to eventually cover 1 million acres of Costa Rican ranchland. This Costa Rica initiative builds on Boomitra’s growing global portfolio that includes similar carbon farming projects in Mexico, India, and East Africa.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Boomitra Launches Grassland Restoration And Carbon Finance Project In Costa Rica
