What we achieve
The CARBON 4 SOIL QUALITY initiative has generated a wide range of outputs to support carbon farming across the Mediterranean region, from assessments and recommendations to practical tools, training materials and strategic guidance.
During the study phase, project partners developed assessments, recommendations and knowledge resources that established the foundation for improving soil quality and enhancing carbon sequestration in Mediterranean agricultural systems.
Building on these achievements, C4SQ+ focuses on testing and validating carbon farming solutions in real-life conditions, delivering practical tools, training materials and policy guidance for farmers, advisors, researchers and public authorities.
Discover the key results and outputs from both project phases below.
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Outputs
C4SQ+ Outputs (Test Phase)
C4SQ+ will generate practical tools, verified methodologies and policy recommendations to support the large-scale adoption of carbon farming across the Mediterranean region.
Expected outputs:
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- Mediterranean Carbon Farming Technique Catalogue
- Web-based Decision Support Tool
- Transnational Guidelines for Carbon Farming Socio-Economic Models
- Training Materials
- Carbon Farming Living Labs
- Transnational Carbon Farming Strategy
- Local Action Plan templates and policy recommendations
C4SQ Outputs (Study Phase)
Better understanding of carbon farming benefits for the quality of soil and CO2 reduction
- Toolbox for carbon farming
- Adaptation of organic carbon analysis standards and monitoring procedures
- Guidelines for carbon farming techniques
- Recommendations on agriculture carbon credit schemes and environmental certification systems
