MRV for soil carbon
Measure, report, verify
Monitoring, Reporting, & Verification (MRV) refers to the process of measuring changes in soil carbon over time, documenting the results, and verifying their accuracy.
This process is essential for tracking the impact of land management practices on carbon storage, and thus supporting climate policies, the implementation of certification schemes and sustainable farming initiatives.
Currently, there are many MRV tools, models, and methods available, which makes it challenging to identify those that are reliable, user-friendly, sustainable, and adaptable to different contexts. Harmonising MRV methods and approaches is therefore essential.

Monitoring

Reporting

Verification

Blocks that fit every ecosystem
Soil Carbon Futures supports the creation, testing, improvement of MRV models, tools, and prototypes, using real field data and scientific comparisons.
We aim to build adaptable components usable across ecosystems, leveraging innovations such as remote sensing, farm data APIs, and AI-enhanced models.
The service also plans to support access to the source code of tools, offer training opportunities, and drive innovation through new project funding. This modular approach will enable the development of flexible, interoperable MRV solutions grounded in real-world needs.
Maintaining & updating the MRV framework
Soil Carbon Futures is working toward a harmonised, science-based MRV framework that covers multiple ecosystems.
Building on existing resources such as a cropland-focused ‘cookbook’, this component will regularly update methodological guidance, integrate emerging technologies like AI, and offer strategic recommendations to inform global R&D priorities.
Oversight will be provided by a diverse panel of international experts representing the full spectrum of soil carbon stakeholders.
Clear labels, trusted evaluations
Soil Carbon Futures aims to serve as a global evaluator of MRV frameworks and tools, issuing a scientific label to identify those that meet robust, transparent criteria.
An independent expert group, selected for their scientific credibility and ethical integrity, will guide this process.
This expert group will also provide tailored advice to end users on selecting tools and methods suited to specific contexts (e.g. pedoclimatic zones, agricultural practices), MRV objectives (e.g. national inventories or voluntary markets), and alignment with existing schemes.