We are implementing a nature-based carbon removal strategy in Washim, Maharashtra, centered on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). ERW is a scientifically recognized process that involves applying finely milled basalt to agricultural soils. When exposed to rainfall, the rock undergoes natural chemical weathering reactions, capturing atmospheric CO₂ and converting it into stable bicarbonates and carbonates that are securely stored in soils and groundwater for centuries to millennia.

Beyond permanent carbon sequestration, ERW offers significant co-benefits to agricultural systems. Basalt application improves soil pH, enhances nutrient availability (e.g., calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace minerals), and increases water retention capacity—factors that collectively support improved soil health and potentially higher crop productivity.

This project integrates climate change mitigation with rural development. Participating smallholder farmers adopt ERW as a regenerative land management practice while gaining access to emerging carbon credit markets, creating opportunities for diversified and climate-resilient income streams.

Through rigorous measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) aligned with international standards, we aim to demonstrate the scalability and reliability of ERW as a cost-effective, durable, and science-based solution for carbon dioxide removal