Varaha

Last week, Varaha’s Co-Founder & CEO Madhur Jain participated in a panel discussion at the prestigious Milken Institute #GlobalConference in Los Angeles. Catch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gxsPPYT3 The panel was moderated by Simon Winter (Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture) and Madhur was in conversation with Daniela Kandel (Evergreen Innovation Platform) Rini Greenfield (Rethink Food) Jake Cusack (CrossBoundary Group) Jake Levine (U.S. International Development Finance Corporation). “We help smallholder farmers transition to sustainable, climate-smart practices,” said Madhur. “We partner with leading organizations with feet on the street, and use science and tech to measure carbon reduction and sequestration. We have proven we can do this at scale – we’re already at close to 600,000 acres and growing rapidly.” Madhur shared more about our nature-based interventions, spanning regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering. Via systems financing, we are boosting smallholder incomes while delivering invaluable 'non-financial returns' across the SDGs, such as climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and water management. Madhur delivered a clear message to global business leaders in L.A: We need to heal nature at a massive scale to combat climate change!

🌍 Sustainable Future Series: Biochar🌍 Improving soil health, raising soil pH, remediating polluted soils, #sequestering carbon, lowering greenhouse gas #emissions, and improving soil moisture are just a few reasons why #biochar is crucial in fighting climate change, ensuring #foodsecurity, and uplifting #smallholderfarmers. Our journey began in the #Banni Grasslands of Gujarat, tackling the invasive Prosopis juliflora species. In collaboration with the #Gujarat government, Varaha has been pivotal in its large-scale removal through our Biochar Circular Economy Project. We’ve repurposed this invasive species as biomass for our Kon-tiki biochar project, creating job opportunities, aiding in grassland restoration, and sequestering carbon dioxide. Our project's success and scalability are made possible by our Artisan dMRV technology. Certification by Carbon Standards International AG marks a significant milestone for Varaha, underscoring our commitment to transparency and accountability in the carbon removal process. #mrv #biochar #climatechange #climateaction #farmers #india #varaha #soil #soilrejuvenation #csi #kontiki #circulareconomy #sdg

🌍 Sustainable Future Series: Enhanced Rock Weathering 🌍 The potential of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) has been a major motivating factor for us to delve deep into this innovative solution and execute the most cost-efficient ERW project in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. Here’s everything you need to know about ERW and its potential in India! #erw #enhancedrockweathering #khargone #India #globalsouth #madhyapardesh #climateaction #sustainablefarming #carbonsequestration

India is the world’s second-largest consumer of fertilizers. Stakeholders must transform agriculture to meet its NDC target of a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030. To this end, India must optimize fertilizer application, enhance farmer resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  We are pleased to announce the success of our recent roundtable discussion on “GHG Emissions from the Fertilizer Value Chain and Pathways to Reduce Emissions” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. During this event, our team presented an in-depth study on GHG emissions throughout India’s fertilizer value chain and proposed strategies for emission reduction. The roundtable provided a valuable platform to share and validate MicroSave Consulting (MSC)’s findings, present pathways to mitigate GHG emissions from fertilizer production and usage, and evaluate and prioritize sustainable alternatives.  Key takeaways included ways to establish intersectoral linkages across all sectors, promote initiatives, such as biofertilizers and neem-coated urea, create market readiness, and prioritize research and development, among other strategies.  Our colleagues and senior officials from Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India , UNDP, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, FAI The Fertiliser Association of India, and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), among others joined the discussion. #Sustainability #GHGEmissions #Agriculture #Fertilizer #ClimateAction #RoundtableDiscussion  Ajay Raghava Vasudha Foundation India Digital Green Falguni Ganguli Dr. Ravi Chandra WRI India Parul Jain Karan Kothadiya Rishabh Patidar Shakti Foundation India Kaushal Bisht Varaha Guru Koppa The Nature Conservancy Murli Dhar WWF-India kabita debnath das ICRIER Reena Singh Indian Agricultural Research Institute Niveta Jain Arti Bhatia Mitul Thapliyal Ritesh Rautela Aarjan Dixit Anant Jayant Natu Partha Ghosh Allina Tiwari Koumudee Thakur

📢 We are proud to be a Gold Partner for the Carbon Unbound Europe 2024 Our CCO, Ikarus Janzen, will be speaking at the event and attending for the third consecutive year, highlighting our ongoing and fruitful collaboration with Carbon Unbound! Thank you to #CarbonUnbound for this fantastic opportunity, and we look forward to contributing to the discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of carbon markets! #CarbonUnbound #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #Varaha

I'm thrilled to share that I recently had the privilege of addressing the staff of Sajeevan life Pvt Ltd in Banas Kantha, Gujarat about the immense benefits of biochar on behalf of Varaha . We explored how biochar can significantly enhance soil health, boost crop yields, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural practice. The engagement and eagerness from the staff were truly inspiring, highlighting a collective commitment to greener farming practices. Thank you, Varaha , for supporting and facilitating these vital conversations that drive positive change in our agricultural communities. Together, we are cultivating a brighter, more sustainable future! #SustainableAgriculture #Biochar #SoilHealth #CropYield #GreenFarming #ResilientAgriculture #Varaha #Gujarat #AgriTech #FutureFarming #EnvironmentalSustainability #AgriculturalInnovation

Indian carbon project developer Varaha has announced the successful launch of and funding for its dedicated enhanced rock weathering (ERW) program. Varaha is one of India’s major regenerative agriculture and carbon removal project developers, specializing in generating carbon credits from nature-based solutions. #carbonremoval #sustainability #carbonmarkets #ERW https://bit.ly/4cOHjIk

🔔 Portfolio Update 🌏 We are delighted to share Varaha's wonderful milestone! The startup's Enhanced Rock Weathering (#ERW) program has spread 6,000 tons of basalt rock powder on farmland in India to sequester thousands of tons of atmospheric carbon. By the end of the year, they aim to have deployed 250,000 tons of basalt, enriching the soil and removing carbon for thousands of years. Enhanced rock weathering is a carbon dioxide removal strategy that accelerates the natural process of weathering by spreading finely ground silicate rocks on land, which reacts with CO2 and water to form stable carbonates. This method aims to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change. #climate #climatechange #innovation #erw #enhancedrockweathering #carbonremoval #smallhollder #farmers #india #carboncredits

Our #ERW project truly embodies our mission! At Varaha, our goal is to uplift the lives of smallholder #farmers while addressing #climatechange. From the outset of our ERW journey in #Khargone, we knew we could make a lasting difference for farmers like Mohan, Naveen, and 18 other farming families. For the past 7 months, our team, led by Ankita Garg, has been working relentlessly to achieve what once seemed impossible. We've established a solid scientific foundation for our project and successfully deployed over 6,000 tons of sustainable rock powder to permanently #sequestercarbon from the atmosphere. Looking ahead, we aim to deploy 250,000 tons by the end of this year. This ambitious goal will be realized through our advanced monitoring technology, a dedicated team of agrologists, geologists, and GIS experts, and our strategic partnerships with quarries in the Deccan Traps. Read more about our ERW Program here: https://lnkd.in/gwvh6Uwf #carbon #carbonemissions #varaha #climateaction #sustainability #India #smallholderfarmers #frontiercoalition #carbonremoval #enhancedrockweathering #carboncredits

📢 We're excited to announce that our CEO & Co-founder, Madhur Jain, will be a featured speaker in the second episode of "A Buyers Guide to Carbon Projects" on July 9th, from 16:00-17:00 GMT+2 on Senken! Join us as Madhur explores the features of top-tier removal projects, their additional benefits, and the potential challenges faced from a Global South viewpoint. The panel will also feature Louisiane Guezel from EcoTree International and Tara O'Shea from Planet Labs. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gH5yN5av This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into sustainable carbon projects. Learn more and register for the webinar through the link in the comments. We look forward to your participation! 🌱✨ #ClimateAction #CarbonProjects #ARR #Sustainability #Varaha #Webinar #southeastasia #globalsouth