Vi Agroforestry has been a pioneer in combining agroforestry, Sustainable Agricultural Land Management (SALM) practices, and climate finance through voluntary carbon markets, with our first project initiated in 2009. We co-developed the first SALM methodology (VM0017) with the World Bank – a methodology that has been in use under the VCS up until 2023 and used by not only carbon projects, but also other interventions related to climate action and land use.
With three active carbon projects (Tree Sustain Life, Kenyan Agricultural Carbon Project, and Mount Elgon/ Livelihoods funds), we deliver start-to-end expertise in AFOLU carbon initiatives – from project design, implementation and monitoring to issuance of credits and benefit-sharing. Our approach integrates only smallholder farmers, ensuring inclusive carbon offset projects that empower marginalized groups.
Our work strengthens climate resilience, food security, and incomes for farming families across Sub-Saharan Africa. We adopt a human rights-based approach which benefits women, men, youth, and children alike.