European Carbon Farming Summit

17-19 March 2026. Padua, 
Italy. European Carbon Farming Summit.

The Summit aimed to accelerate the transition to scalable and credible carbon farming in Europe by bringing together science, policy, finance, and practice. It focused on moving from pilot initiatives to real implementation, aligning stakeholders to deliver measurable climate impact while ensuring value for farmers and land managers. Core goals included: Bridging science, policy, and practice Scaling regenerative agriculture and carbon markets Developing robust standards, MRV systems, and financing models Supporting EU climate policy (e.g. Carbon Removal Certification Framework).

The European Carbon Farming Summit 2026 served as a multi-stakeholder, action-oriented platform that advanced discussions on practices, standards, and MRV systems, with the overarching goal of turning carbon farming from fragmented pilots into credible, scalable, and policy-aligned systems across Europe.

Extract of the programme

19 March: Parallel Session 5. Opportunities for Cooperation on Agroforestry Carbon Farming Between European Research Projects, and Extension to Projects Operating in Africa

This session

• Facilitated knowledge exchange between Europe and Africa on agroforestry carbon farming
• Explored collaboration between EU and Africa-based projects
• Addressed shared MRV challenges, methodologies, and scaling opportunities
• Aimed to strengthen cross-regional coordination and avoid duplication

Speakers

• European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF)
• Thünen Institute
• Technical University of Munich (TUM)
• ecosostenibile.eu S.r.l. Società Benefit
• AfroGrow (explicit Africa-linked organisation)
• CSIC (Spanish National

Innovation Session: On-the-Ground Impact, Regenerative Practices, Biodiversity, and 
Ecosystem Co-Benefits

Abdul-Rauf Brenya, Executive Managing Director of A. R. Brenya Company Ltd - Today's Agriculture in Africa. 

Brenya Company Ltd is a diversified enterprise operating in Africa, with activities spanning agriculture (including farming and related value chains), import–export trade, recruitment services, and travel/logistics support. The company also positioned itself within discussions on climate-smart agriculture, soil health, and carbon farming, reflecting engagement in sustainability-oriented agricultural practices and knowledge sharing.