Biochar Uganda
Regenerating Land, Livelihoods & Climate in Kalagala Parish, Uganda
Welcome to Biochar Uganda
Led by the Foundation for Sustainable Community-Based Development (FOSCOD), Biochar Uganda transforms invasive water hyacinth from Lake Victoria and the Nile into stable biochar for soil improvement, clean cooking, and compost sanitation. The project delivers permanent carbon removals and vital rural co-benefits.
Why Kalagala Parish?
- Invasive aquatic weed outbreaks (water hyacinth)
- Deforestation and fuelwood dependency
- Soil degradation and poor farm productivity
- High youth unemployment and sanitation gaps
Our Process
1
Feedstock
Water hyacinth from Lake Victoria & River Nile.
2
Processing
Decentralized pyrolysis kilns operated by local communities
3
Products
Biochar for agriculture, fuel briquettes, and compost toilets.
4
Certification
Verra VM0044 or Puro.Earth methodologies.
5
MRV
Mobile GPS tracking, field logs, and community scorecards.
6
Credit Issuance
First issuance within 18–24 months.
Community Impact (2026–2030)
- 5,000–10,000 tCO₂e removed in 3 years
- 50% women & youth participation in training and enterprise
- Improved soils, sanitation, and energy access
- Forest protection and invasive species removal
Global Learning Exchange
FOSCOD hosts student interns and researchers through our Global Learning Exchange (GLE) program.
“Biochar Uganda offers a rare chance to link carbon markets with rural transformation.” — GLE Intern
- Carbon accounting & MRV
- Soil & WASH innovation
- Enterprise development & fundraising
Revenue Streams
- Primary: Verified carbon credits
- Secondary: Briquettes, compost, knowledge transfer services
Partner With Us
We’re open to partnerships in:
- Carbon finance and market access
- MRV development and verification
- Community empowerment and training
