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Overview 7. On Hold
14. Agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU)
M0265
Under Development
The proposed methodology involves the application of naturally occurring microbial inoculants that accelerate silicate breakdown on agricultural fields. As in enhanced weathering activities, silicate breakdown results in carbonate precipitation. The released carbonate ions are ultimately transported via groundwater/rivers to the ocean, causing enhanced alkalinity, and reprecipitation of carbonate minerals. Silicate weathering also releases cations with potential co-benefits to soil fertility and crop yields in addition to CO2 removals. The proposed methodology is globally applicable.
Summary of Development
- The proposal was submitted by Andes Ag, Inc. under an older version of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (MDRP) (PDF).
- On December 19, 2024, the development of this methodology was put on hold.
- In March 2026, Verra reassessed the priority of methodologies under development and decided to keep this proposal on hold.
- Verra will reassess whether to resume the development of this methodology in Q3 2027.
Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include the Methodology Development ID# M0265 in the subject line.
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