Smallholder Farmers and the VCM - A Balancing Act.pdf
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… generation and distribution for smallholder farmers. Findings suggest that tailored governance mechanisms, transparent pricing, and equitable value-sharing models are essential for enhancing smallholder participation. The report concludes with recommendations on optimizing compensation, improving governance, and ensuring long-term sustainability for farmers engaged in carbon- offsetting projects. Authored by: Rasmus Lema, Associate Professor at United Nations University-MERIT Liliana Bedoya … voluntary nature of the VCM, some governments are attempting to introduce structure into it. For instance, the European Union is exploring the development of its own certification standards. This trend mirrors past developments in the UK and the US, where governments implemented standards for compliance markets. In 2009, the UK government accredited compliance credits meeting the Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) standard, whose rules were set by the government and administered by a private … collaborated with CISA Exportadora, part of the Mercon Coffee Group, a global company with extensive experience in coffee production, sourcing, and trade. CISA Exportadora played a crucial role in providing technical support and maintaining direct contact with the farmers. However, in December 2023, CISA abruptly declared bankruptcy and ceased operations. As CISA had maintained business relationships with the farmers for over 20 years, the sudden closure created challenges for coffee sales in …