We are grateful and honoured to have won the Sustainable Agriculture track at the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC), part of the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2025, supported by Kementerian LHK.

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This is an encouraging regional endorsement for scaling biochar with Arukah's model, which anchors decarbonization and poverty alleviation as complements - transforming agricultural waste into biochar while enabling farmers to earn 50% of carbon credit revenue. This dual approach builds sustainable income for rural communities and delivers high-quality decarbonization at scale from agrifood systems.
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With strong local partners, supportive policy conditions, and catalytic support from East Ventures, Temasek Foundation, and Sinar Mas Agribusiness’s US$50,000 grant, we look forward to scaling our inclusive biochar model that drives both climate and social impact in Indonesia.