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Last week, The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) hosted a high level carbon credit event at Heliopolis University. The event was co-hosted by the SEKEM initiative and aimed at celebrating farmers that completed the Economy of Love (EoL) certification. It brought together government officials, regulators, and sustainability leaders, including Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority Dr. Mohamed Farid and several governors, including Major General Dr. Abdel Fattah Mohamed Serag, Governor of Sohag; Major General Hisham Abu El Nasr, Governor of Assiut; Major General Alaa Ibrahim Abdel Moaty, Governor of Kafr El Sheikh; and Mr. Hazem Mohamed Gouda El Deeb, Deputy Governor of Beheira.
The message was clear: Carbon finance, if designed with integrity, can become a cornerstone of sustainable development in Egypt as a powerful tool for promoting regenerative, organic, and biodynamic agriculture. But the real innovation lies in the EoL framework — a holistic approach that connects biodynamic farming, carbon sequestration, and community empowerment.
Egypt is already positioning itself as a player in voluntary carbon markets. What this model offers is a way to do so with local impact at the center. Through verified carbon certificates tied to regenerative farming, Egypt’s farmers are rewarded not only for reducing emissions, but for restoring degraded land and reviving rural economies. The 110 farmers that participated in the event were a testament to this impact.
The forum celebrated these “Climate Heroes” — farmers who are turning principles into practice by demonstrating outstanding commitment to carbon sequestration and sustainable biodynamic farming practices in line with the EoL standard.
Beyond climate policy, this is smart economics. If scaled properly, EoL could make Egypt a regional leader in ethical carbon finance, while ensuring that growth leaves no one behind.
EoL carbon credits are competitively priced and offer local impact with global value. Purchasing EoL carbon credits offers direct and strategic benefits for companies, banks, and partners to meet climate targets (net zero/carbon neutrality), offset unavoidable emissions and fulfill national, regional, or global decarbonization commitments and regulatory requirements. In addition to enhancing ESG ratings, it will make your business more attractive to investors, insurers, and global partners.
