Convention on
Connecting Pastoralism, Agriculture and Carbon Finance for Sustainable Landscapes and Resilient Livelihoods.
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Agriculture and pastoralism are vital to Tamil Nadu’s rural livelihoods, food security and biodiversity. However, climate variability, land degradation, declining soil fertility, water stress and shrinking grazing lands pose increasing challenges for farmers and pastoralist communities.
The Convention on Sustainable Pastoralism, Agriculture and Carbon Finance 2026 will bring together farmers, pastoralists, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), researchers, policymakers, financial institutions, technology providers and carbon-market stakeholders to explore innovative and practical solutions for sustainable land management and climate action.
The convention will focus on sustainable pastoralism, rangeland restoration, regenerative agriculture, soil carbon sequestration, carbon markets and climate-resilient livelihoods.
It will integrate traditional ecological knowledge with scientific research, digital technologies, robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, and institutional finance to advance community-led climate solutions.
Aligned with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026, the convention aims to strengthen farmer- and pastoralist-led carbon initiatives, promote equitable benefit-sharing, foster institutional partnerships and identify pilot projects.
Established in May 2021 with support from NABARD and MABIF, Thozhuvam Farmer Producer Company Limited is a pastoralist-led enterprise advancing sustainable livelihoods through livestock-based value addition, manure-based bio-inputs, and Bio-CNG production using microbial inoculum derived from pastoral cattle dung to enhance anaerobic digestion in bio digesters.
Its initiatives also include eco-penning and market linkages, integrating traditional pastoral practices with circular bio-economy solutions, regenerative agriculture and community-led climate action.
Thozhuvam promotes a circular pastoral bio-economy that connects traditional livestock management with regenerative agriculture, organic resource recovery and climate action.
In collaboration with BONbLOC Technologies, Thozhuvam is also developing TUNAI, a digital platform designed to support livestock management, veterinary services, grazing-resource identification, pastoral mobility and market access.
The convention will explore the establishment of a Tamil Nadu Carbon Federation (TNCF) as a collaborative platform connecting Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), farmer and pastoralist organisations, research institutions, financial agencies, government bodies and technology partners.
The proposed federation aims to strengthen institutional capacity, facilitate the development of credible farmer- and pastoralist-led carbon projects, promote scientific carbon measurement and digital MRV, improve access to carbon markets and climate finance, and establish transparent and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms.
Through collective action and strategic partnerships, the proposed TNCF seeks to build an inclusive carbon-finance ecosystem that rewards sustainable land management, supports rural livelihoods and advances climate-resilient agriculture and pastoralism across Tamil Nadu.
The convention will explore relevant methodologies under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), subject to project eligibility, applicability conditions and applicable monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) requirements.
Exploring opportunities to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions and soil carbon benefits through improved agricultural land-management practices.
Examining the potential of biochar production and utilization to support carbon removal and sustainable resource management.
Exploring opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved rice cultivation and water-management practices.
The discussions will assess the relevance of these methodologies to potential projects in regenerative agriculture, soil restoration and sustainable land management, while identifying opportunities for further technical assessment and project development.
| Time | Programme Details | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 AM | Registration | Organising Team |
| 09:30 – 11:00 AM | Inaugural Session | — |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Tea Break | — |
| 11:15 – 11:55 PM |
Session 1 FAO–NABARD Collaboration: Advancing Climate-Resilient Agriculture through Innovative Finance and Carbon Markets |
Mr. Krishnan & Mr. Vishal, FAO Indian Team |
| 11:55 AM – 12:35 PM |
Session 2 Digital MRV, Satellite Technology and AI for Carbon Finance and Agriculture |
Mr. Rishabh and Mr. Atul, Earthbanc, Australia |
| 12:35 – 01:05 PM |
Session 3 Tamil Nadu Carbon Finance: From Policy and Technology to Implementation and Partnerships |
Mr. R. Premkumar and Mr. M. Manimaran, Pasukootam Pvt. Ltd. |
| 01:05 – 02:05 PM | Lunch | — |
| 02:05 – 02:45 PM |
Session 4 VM0042 Regenerative Agriculture Practices for Carbon Project Development |
Mr. Narendra Kumar R. and Ms. Priyanka B., Kosher Climate |
| 02:45 – 03:20 PM |
Session 5 Pastoral Practices, Soil Restoration and Carbon Finance: Scientific Research and Community-Based MRV |
Dr. Birgit Habermann, Social Scientist, Kenya |
| 03:20 – 04:00 PM |
Session 6 Verra's Verified Carbon Standard Methodologies: VM0042 and VM0051 – Opportunities for Farmers and Livestock Systems |
Carolina Cardoso Lisboa, Senior Manager, Agriculture Innovation, Verra |
| 04:00 – 04:40 PM |
Session 7 Institutional Perspectives on Agriculture, Pastoralism and Carbon Finance |
TANUVAS, RIVER, TSM-IA, Anna University |
| 04:40 – 05:40 PM |
Session 8 Voices from the Ground: Challenges and Opportunities |
SEVA, ATREE, FES, CfP, FPOs, farmers and pastoralists |
| 05:40 – 06:00 PM | Valedictory Remarks & Vote of Thanks | Organising Team |
Farmers, pastoralists, FPOs, researchers, policymakers, government agencies, financial institutions, carbon-market stakeholders, NGOs, entrepreneurs, youth and women’s groups.
Join farmers, researchers, policymakers and carbon-market stakeholders in shaping sustainable landscapes and resilient livelihoods.
Date: Friday, 11 December 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Pastoral Bio-Economist, THOZHUVAM
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Email:
kabilanmkuc@gmail.com
Phone:
+91 98944 06111
(Initiated and Supported by NABARD-MABIF)
TNAU (AC&RI)
Madurai – 625104
Tamil Nadu, India
Website:
www.thozhuvam.org
Email:
thozhuvamfpcl@gmail.com