Italia-Croatia

Turning farming into climate action: carbon markets at the centre of the Zadar international conference 

How can farming become part of the solution to climate change? This was the key question at the international conference held on 21 April at the University of Zadar, where institutions, researchers and agricultural stakeholders came together to explore the future of carbon markets in agriculture. Organised within the framework of GECO 2.2, the event marked an important milestone in the transition from pilot experiences to a structured and credible carbon trading system for the agricultural sector.

International Conference in Croatia: GECO2.2 certification scheme

Advancing voluntary carbon markets in agriculture: insights from the conference in Molise

Voluntary carbon markets in agriculture: shaping future opportunities

Carbon Credits and Certification: Strategic Conference held in Trilj

On January 21, 2026, a hybrid conference held in Trilj, Croatia, within the framework of the GECO 2.2 project brought together national and local institutions, farmers, SMEs, and environmental organizations to discuss the future of carbon credits and certification in Croatia. The event highlighted the evolving EU framework for carbon credit certification and stressed the need for a structured national roadmap as a prerequisite for developing a credible Voluntary Carbon Market. Through expert discussions and the presentation of GECO 2.2 tools, the conference underscored a shared commitment to transparency, institutional coordination, and the transformation of sustainable agricultural practices into concrete environmental and economic opportunities.

​​​​​​​New Opportunities from Voluntary Carbon Credit Markets: Strong Participation at the 20 November Event Held at CIHEAM Bari

The meeting, organized by CIHEAM Bari, a partner of GECO 2.2, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Puglia Region, an associate partner of GECO 2.2, and under the patronage of ODAF Bari, was a moment of dialogue rich in insights on the key aspects of the voluntary carbon‑credit market in agriculture.