OCP Group, the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), and American agriculture startup Regrow, Durham, N.H., have signed a strategic partnership to develop an MRV (Measuring, Reporting, and Verification) system specific to African soil.
The system is based on the biogeochemical DNDC model (DeNitrification-DeComposition), a globally calibrated and validated scientific model, recognized by reference standards. The objective of the project is to explore the potential of soil to sequester carbon, boost its fertility, and improve equitable access to the carbon market, thereby promoting soil health on the continent.
The project will provide African farmers with access to a state-of-the-art MRV system at a competitive cost compared to conventional MRV systems. It will also encourage them to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, improve their soil health and yield, and develop additional income streams through carbon credits.