AgroEcology Initiative – Italy

Project Overview

The AgroEcology Initiative – Italy is a regenerative agriculture project implemented across agricultural landscapes in the Puglia region. The project addresses soil degradation, declining biodiversity, and emissions associated with conventional farming by transitioning participating farms to climate-positive agroecological practices.

By restoring soil health and improving ecosystem function, the project delivers measurable greenhouse gas removals while strengthening the long-term productivity and resilience of local farming systems. Activities are designed to align with regional agricultural traditions while introducing modern regenerative techniques.

Technology & Methodology

Implemented under ISO-14064-2 Regenerative Agriculture, the project applies a suite of practices including reduced tillage, cover cropping, organic soil amendments, crop diversification, and agroforestry integration. These interventions increase soil organic carbon and reduce emissions from synthetic fertilizer use.

Carbon benefits are quantified through soil sampling, baseline comparisons, and periodic monitoring of soil organic carbon stocks.

Carbon Benefits

• Increased soil carbon sequestration
• Reduced nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer use
• Long-term carbon storage in soils and perennial biomass

Environmental & Social Co-Benefits

The project improves soil fertility, water retention, and crop resilience while supporting biodiversity recovery. Participating farmers benefit from improved yields, reduced input costs, and enhanced climate resilience.

SDGs Alignment

The project supports SDGs 2, 8, 12, 13, and 15, contributing to food security, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action.