Infographic: Challenges of soil carbon certification

A number of challenges arise in crediting soil carbon projects that aim to mitigate soil-related GHG emissions or enhance soil carbon removals. These challenges pose a threat to the quality of certificates and the integrity of carbon markets. Since they cannot be fully overcome, soil carbon credits should not be used for offsetting purposes. The graphic illustrates five relevant challenges: quantification, non-permanence, double counting, additionally as well as social and environmental impacts. Source: German Enivronment Agency