In the **Hansen Hall of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences** (FCA) at the **National University of Jujuy** (UNJu), specialists from an international company based in Switzerland gave a conference titled “Successive Approaches: the process towards the implementation of a carbon project in Argentina.” The meeting focused on the development of **carbon projects** in the country and their potential to **mitigate climate change**, with a special focus on coordination with the province of **Jujuy**.
The presentation was led by Master Federico Weinstein, Coordinator of Nature-Based Solutions Projects for Latin America, and Engineer Juan Alberto Acosta, Technical Director of the carbon credit certification company. Both explained how these certificates, which **endorse the reduction or elimination of greenhouse gases** (GHG), are becoming a key tool to promote **sustainable practices** and generate international financing.
Since 2022, Jujuy has had an agreement with this company so that landowners with **native forests** at different conservation levels —beneficiaries of the Forest Law— can develop projects and access the global carbon credit market. This would allow them to receive funds aimed at **strengthening forest management** and **reducing vulnerabilities to climate change and wildfires**.
During the talk, the speakers emphasized the fundamental role of universities in generating scientific studies that allow for **accurately measuring carbon capture or emission reductions**, essential data to validate these projects before certifying bodies.
## **How is the implementation of carbon credits?**
In this regard, it was noted that Jujuy was the first Argentine province to have specific legislation for these types of initiatives. Law 6,305, enacted in October 2022, **regulates and promotes the implementation of compatible projects** with the objectives of Law 6,230 on Climate Change, consolidating the province’s commitment to sustainability.
The implementation process of carbon credits, as explained by experts, consists of three stages: **generation** (through sustainable projects), **commercialization** (in specialized markets), and **compensation** (for companies to neutralize their emissions). This scheme allows for **transforming environmental actions** into economic opportunities and sets a new path for sustainable development in Jujuy and the country.
## **Carbon capture methods**
Carbon is captured through physical, biological, or technological processes.
### **Physical**
– A solid surface or liquid solvent is used to trap CO2 molecules.
– The gas is subjected to a gasification process to obtain carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
### **Biological**
– Trees capture CO2 from the air through photosynthesis, fix it into sugar, and release oxygen.
– Forests and woodlands are natural carbon sequestration systems.
### **Technological**
– Absorbent or adsorbent materials are used to attract and capture CO2 from the air.
– Air coolers are used to cool liquids and condense vapors.
– Carbon capture is more effective when used in sources with high concentrations of CO2, like the gas released during ethanol production.
To enhance carbon sequestration by trees, you can:
– Plant trees in previously forested areas (reforestation) and non-forested areas (afforestation).
– Manage forests sustainably.
Source: Vía País.
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