Tera, a Kenyan climate-tech company, is now the first independently validated African project developer on the Riverse registry. This third-party validation by an accredited body affirms Tera’s environmental integrity and authorizes it to issue high-quality carbon removal credits, marking a key step for African representation in global carbon markets.
At the core of Tera’s work is the conversion of sugarcane bagasse—a byproduct of sugar production—into biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More. This process not only locks carbon away for over a millennium but also improves soil fertility and enhances crop yields. Tera’s operations center in Kisumu leverages proximity to Kenya’s sugarcane belt to ensure consistent biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More supply and localized economic growth.
A distinctive feature of Tera’s approach is its proprietary digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) system. This tool records carbon removal data immutably, offering full transparency and traceability for buyers and investors. The Riverse registry validation highlights this system as a model for robust accountability in emerging carbon markets.
With a focus on community benefit, Tera aims to restore degraded land and generate rural employment, particularly for women and youth. By 2030, it plans to produce 450,000 tonnes of biochar, sequester 1 million tonnes of CO₂e, and rehabilitate 900,000 hectares of farmland.
Tera’s validation not only strengthens trust in African-led carbon removal initiatives but also signals readiness to scale climate solutions grounded in both innovation and social impact.
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