Soil & Carbon Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV)

Accurate measurement is the foundation of credible climate action in agriculture, and Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) provides the framework that makes soil carbon claims trustworthy. As carbon markets, sustainability commitments, and climate policies expand, farmers, project developers, and researchers need reliable ways to quantify how much carbon is stored in soils and how that stock changes over time. The Soil & Carbon Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) session examines the science, tools, and standards that turn field observations into defensible data. Discussions cover soil sampling design, laboratory and spectroscopic analysis, remote sensing, process-based modelling, and the protocols that ensure results are transparent, comparable, and verifiable across projects and regions.

This session also explores how robust soil carbon measurement and verification systems can support fair, scientifically grounded carbon markets while reducing the cost and complexity of compliance. Participants in this Agriculture Conference will learn how to manage measurement uncertainty, document data for audit, and integrate digital platforms that streamline reporting. By bringing together soil scientists, data specialists, certifiers, and policymakers, the session bridges the gap between rigorous measurement and practical implementation. Attendees leave with a clearer understanding of how trustworthy MRV underpins climate finance, strengthens accountability, and gives growers confidence that their soil stewardship is being recognised and rewarded accurately.