removal from
Latin America
to the world
are leading durable carbon
removal at a global scale
Latin America has unique
conditions to become the
global epicenter of biochar.
BIOCHAR LATAM brings the sector together to
ensure quality, integrity, and
scalability.
The decisive decade for
carbon removal
The world needs to remove approximately 10
gigatons of CO₂ annually by 2050 to
meet international climate goals.
Biochar has established itself as one of the most
relevant removal technologies in the voluntary carbon
market, representing most of the
credits delivered in recent years.
In addition to capturing carbon in a stable and
verifiable way, biochar:
fertility
Reduces
dependence on
synthetic
fertilizers
Reduces
emissions
associated with
agricultural waste
Generates additional
income in
rural areas
Biochar is already
delivering results
While multiple carbon removal technologies are still in early
stages, biochar currently represents more than 80% of
durable removal credits issued globally.
Why is Biochar LATAM necessary?
A regional association adds value because:
-
In many countries there are few players, and regional
cooperation creates critical mass. -
The exchange of best practices reduces
errors and accelerates learning. -
Coordination promotes compliance
with local and international standards and
regulations. -
Shared resources can be developed: accredited
laboratories, equipment suppliers,
technical services. -
Collective advocacy with governments is
more effective than individual action.
A region with
unique conditions
Latin America can play a leading role in the global CDR market.
Available biomass
Degraded soils
More than 200 million hectares in Latin America suffer from soil degradation. Biochar can help restore organic carbon, improve water retention, and increase productivity, especially in intensive tropical systems.
Connection to international
markets
Social impact
The development of biochar value chains can generate direct and indirect employment in rural areas, formalize agricultural waste management, and strengthen local economies under sustainability and traceability criteria.
A regional institution with a formal
structure and clear
governance
Trust for governments. Credibility for markets. Clarity for members.
BIOCHAR LATAM is a nonprofit civil association that brings together the biochar sector in Latin America under the principles of:
- Environmental sustainability.
- Technical and scientific rigor.
- Institutional transparency.
- Traceability and legality.
- Regional cooperation.
WHAT WE DO
01
- We promote the adoption of international certifications and good production practices.
- We encourage the use of legal, sustainable, and traceable biomass.
- We drive continuous improvement in technical quality.
- Exchange of test results and operational experiences.
- Identification or development of accredited laboratories across the continent.
- Establishment of common standards for biochar projects and its agricultural use.
- Prevention of poor practices that could generate reputational risks.
02
- Consolidate regional supply.
- Improve negotiating conditions.
- Increase information transparency.
- Position Latin American biochar in international markets..
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
03
- Develop favorable regulatory frameworks.
- Integrate biochar into agricultural and climate policies.
- Facilitate permitting and project scaling.
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
- Reduce perceived risk for investors through regional coordination.
04
- Soil studies.
- Impact analysis.
- Development of new methodologies.
- Evaluation of co-products (syngas, bio-oil, etc.).
05
- Regenerative agriculture.
- Sustainable waste management.
- Inclusion of rural and Indigenous communities.
- Creation of green jobs.
06
- High-quality carbon credits.
- Valorization of co-products such as wood vinegar, bio-oil, syngas, and heat.
- Development of renewable fuels from biomass.
- Transformation of agricultural waste into productive inputs.
- Innovation in biochar-based fertilizers and substrates.
Focus and scope
-
Share lessons learned among countries with
similar conditions. -
Strengthen national advocacy with
regional backing. -
Connect with international networks
without losing territorial
identity.
- Build a strong and reliable regional image.
- Demonstrate the availability of sustainable biomass.
- Give visibility to technology and service providers.
- Promote continent-wide studies on biochar potential.
A network committed to real standards
and excellence.
Industrial members
Founding members
Technical and academic
members
- Verifiable activity in biochar.
- Legal compliance.
- Use of traceable biomass.
- Commitment to standards and best practices.
- Verifiable activity in biochar.
- Legal compliance.
- Use of traceable biomass.
- Commitment to standards and best practices.
Strategic Partnerships
We are the regional point of contact for initiatives related to biochar in Latin America.
BIOCHAR LATAM seeks to collaborate with:
- International organizations.
- Certification platforms.
- Universities.
- Financial institutions.
- Governments.
Future Vision
- Increase sustainable regional production.
- Consolidate common standards.
-
Strengthen access to international
markets. -
Integrate biochar into national
decarbonization strategies. -
Make Latin America a global benchmark
for biochar-based carbon
removal.
Latin America has unique
conditions to become the
global epicenter of biochar.
BIOCHAR LATAM brings the sector together to
ensure quality, integrity, and
scalability.
The decisive decade for
carbon removal
The world needs to remove approximately 10 gigatons of CO₂ annually by 2050 to meet international climate goals.
Biochar has established itself as one of the most relevant removal technologies in the voluntary carbon market, representing most of the credits delivered in recent years.
Biochar is already delivering results
Why is Biochar LATAM necessary?
-
In many countries there are few players, and regional
cooperation creates critical mass. -
The exchange of best practices reduces
errors and accelerates learning. -
Coordination promotes compliance
with local and international standards and
regulations. -
Shared resources can be developed: accredited
laboratories, equipment suppliers,
technical services. -
Collective advocacy with governments is
more effective than individual action.
A region with
unique conditions
Latin America can play a leading role in the global CDR market.
Available biomass
Degraded soils
Connection to international
markets
Biochar has established itself as the leading carbon removal technology in the voluntary market. Latin American producers already participate in schemes such as Puro.Earth, Verra, and Isometric, with the potential to scale volume and strengthen their position in the global value chain.
Social impact
The development of biochar value chains can generate direct and indirect employment in rural areas, formalize agricultural waste management, and strengthen local economies under sustainability and traceability criteria.
A regional institution with a formal
structure and clear
governance
Trust for governments. Credibility for markets. Clarity for members.
BIOCHAR LATAM is a nonprofit civil association that brings together the biochar sector in Latin America under the principles of:
- Environmental sustainability.
- Technical and scientific rigor.
- Institutional transparency.
- Traceability and legality.
- Regional cooperation.
WHAT WE DO
01
- We promote the adoption of international certifications and good production practices.
- We encourage the use of legal, sustainable, and traceable biomass.
- We drive continuous improvement in technical quality.
- Exchange of test results and operational experiences.
- Identification or development of accredited laboratories across the continent.
- Establishment of common standards for biochar projects and its agricultural use.
- Prevention of poor practices that could generate reputational risks.
02
- Consolidate regional supply.
- Improve negotiating conditions.
- Increase information transparency.
- Position Latin American biochar in international markets..
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
03
- Develop favorable regulatory frameworks.
- Integrate biochar into agricultural and climate policies.
- Facilitate permitting and project scaling.
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
- Reduce perceived risk for investors through regional coordination.
04
- Soil studies.
- Impact analysis.
- Development of new methodologies.
- Evaluation of co-products (syngas, bio-oil, etc.).
05
- Regenerative agriculture.
- Sustainable waste management.
- Inclusion of rural and Indigenous communities.
- Creation of green jobs.
06
- High-quality carbon credits.
- Valorization of co-products such as wood vinegar, bio-oil, syngas, and heat.
- Development of renewable fuels from biomass.
- Transformation of agricultural waste into productive inputs.
- Innovation in biochar-based fertilizers and substrates.
Focus and scope
-
Share lessons learned among countries with
similar conditions. - Strengthen national advocacy with regional backing.
- Connect with international networks without losing territorial identity.
- Build a strong and reliable regional image.
- Demonstrate the availability of sustainable biomass.
- Give visibility to technology and service providers.
- Promote continent-wide studies on biochar potential.
A network committed to real standards
Industrial members
Producers and companies involved in the production and commercialization of biochar, with active certifications or a formal commitment to obtain them.
Founding members
Technical and academic
members
- Verifiable activity in biochar.
- Legal compliance.
- Use of traceable biomass.
- Commitment to standards and best practices.
Strategic Partnerships
We are the regional point of contact for initiatives related to biochar in Latin America.
BIOCHAR LATAM seeks to collaborate with:
- International organizations.
- Certification platforms.
- Universities.
- Financial institutions.
- Governments.
Future Vision
- Increase sustainable regional production.
- Consolidate common standards.
- Strengthen access to international markets.
-
Integrate biochar into national
decarbonization strategies. - Make Latin America a global benchmark for biochar-based carbon removal.
Scaling carbon
removal from
Latin America
to the world
Latin American biochar developers
are leading durable carbon
removal at a global scale
The decisive decade for
carbon removal
The world needs to remove approximately 10
gigatons of CO₂ annually by 2050 to meet international climate goals.
Biochar has established itself as one of the most relevant removal technologies in the voluntary carbon
market, representing most of the
credits delivered in recent years.
In addition to capturing carbon in a stable and verifiable way, biochar:
Generates additional income in
rural areas
While multiple carbon removal technologies are still in early stages, biochar currently represents more than 80% of durable removal credits issued globally.
Why is Biochar LATAM necessary?
- In many countries there are few players, and regional cooperation creates critical mass.
- The exchange of best practices reduces errors and accelerates learning.
- Coordination promotes compliance with local and international standards and regulations.
- Shared resources can be developed: accredited laboratories, equipment suppliers, technical services.
- Collective advocacy with governments is more effective than individual action.
A region with
unique conditions
Latin America can play a leading role in the global CDR market.
Available biomass
Latin America generates more than one billion tons of agricultural and forestry waste annually. A sustainable fraction of these resources can be transformed into biochar with traceability and international standards, turning environmental liabilities into climate assets.
Degraded soils
More than 200 million hectares in Latin America suffer from soil degradation. Biochar can help restore organic carbon, improve water retention, and increase productivity, especially in intensive tropical systems.
Connection to international markets
Biochar has established itself as the leading carbon removal technology in the voluntary market. Latin American producers already participate in schemes such as Puro.Earth, Verra, and Isometric, with the potential to scale volume and strengthen their position in the global value chain.
Social impact
The development of biochar value chains can generate direct and indirect employment in rural areas, formalize agricultural waste management, and strengthen local economies under sustainability and traceability criteria.
A regional institution with a formal structure and clear governance
Trust for governments. Credibility for markets. Clarity for members.
BIOCHAR LATAM is a nonprofit civil association that brings together the biochar sector in Latin America under the principles of:
- Environmental sustainability.
- Technical and scientific rigor.
- Institutional transparency.
- Traceability and legality.
- Regional cooperation.
WHAT WE DO
6 STRATEGIC PILLARS
We seek to scale the industry while ensuring the quality and integrity of biochar-based credits.
01
- We promote the adoption of international certifications and good production practices.
- We encourage the use of legal, sustainable, and traceable biomass.
- We drive continuous improvement in technical quality.
- Exchange of test results and operational experiences.
- Identification or development of accredited laboratories across the continent.
- Establishment of common standards for biochar projects and its agricultural use.
- Prevention of poor practices that could generate reputational risks.
02
- Consolidate regional supply.
- Improve negotiating conditions.
- Increase information transparency.
- Position Latin American biochar in international markets..
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
03
- Develop favorable regulatory frameworks.
- Integrate biochar into agricultural and climate policies.
- Facilitate permitting and project scaling.
- Joint promotion of Latin America as a reliable and scalable region for carbon removal credits.
- Coordinated participation in international events such as COP and Climate Weeks.
- Reduce perceived risk for investors through regional coordination.
04
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
We facilitate collaboration among producers, universities, and research centers:
- Soil studies.
- Impact analysis.
- Development of new methodologies.
- Evaluation of co-products (syngas, bio-oil, etc.).
05
DESARROLLO REGIONAL
Impulsamos proyectos con impacto territorial, incluyendo:
- Agricultura regenerativa.
- Gestión sostenible de residuos.
- Inclusión de comunidades rurales e indígenas.
- Generación de empleo verde.
06
- High-quality carbon credits.
- Valorization of co-products such as wood vinegar, bio-oil, syngas, and heat.
- Development of renewable fuels from biomass.
- Transformation of agricultural waste into productive inputs.
- Innovation in biochar-based fertilizers and substrates.
Focus and scope
-
Share lessons learned among countries with
similar conditions. - Strengthen national advocacy with regional backing.
- Connect with international networks without losing territorial identity.
- Build a strong and reliable regional image.
- Demonstrate the availability of sustainable biomass.
- Give visibility to technology and service providers.
- Promote continent-wide studies on biochar potential.
A network committed to real standards
Membership entails responsibility
and excellence.
Industrial members
Producers and companies involved in the production and commercialization of biochar, with active certifications or a formal commitment to obtain them.
Founding members
Technical and academic
members
Researchers, consultants, universities, and institutions linked to the technical and regulatory development of the sector.
- Verifiable activity in biochar.
- Legal compliance.
- Use of traceable biomass.
- Commitment to standards and best practices.
Strategic Partnerships
We are the regional point of contact for initiatives related to biochar in Latin America.
BIOCHAR LATAM seeks to collaborate with:
- International organizations.
- Certification platforms.
- Universities.
- Financial institutions.
- Governments.
Future Vision
- Increase sustainable regional production.
- Consolidate common standards.
- Strengthen access to international markets.
- Integrate biochar into national decarbonization strategies.
- Make Latin America a global benchmark for biochar-based carbon removal.