The greenhouse gas mitigation activity is authorised under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking the first authorisation of its kind under the bilateral climate agreement between Malawi and Switzerland. It was developed in close partnership with Sistema.bio, EcoGen, ACT Group, and the KliK Foundation.
Zurich, March 23, 2026 — As part of the bilateral climate agreement under the Paris Agreement between Malawi and Switzerland, the two countries have authorised the first Article 6.2 activity in Malawi. This activity will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The “Malawi Dairy Biogas Program” has been co-developed by Sistema.bio, ACT Group, and EcoGen and is financially supported by The Foundation for Climate Protection and Carbon Offset KliK (“KliK Foundation”). By purchasing the resulting Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), the KliK Foundation will make the activity financially viable.
“This landmark authorisation of the Malawi Dairy Biogas Program under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement demonstrates Malawi’s commitment to advancing practical, people-centered climate solutions,” mentions Honourable Patricia Wiskes, Minister of Natural Resources, Malawi. “The partnership with Switzerland and our implementing partners reflects the kind of innovative, high-integrity climate cooperation that Malawi is proud to champion. It aligns with our national development priorities, strengthens our climate resilience, and contributes meaningfully to the achievement of our Nationally Determined Contributions and the Sustainable Development Goals.”
“Through their advanced dairy biogas activity, Sistema.bio and EcoGen are helping to significantly improve the living standards of farmers in Malawi”, says Andrea Thurner, Director Carbon Procurement at KliK Foundation. “With an innovative monitoring scheme to ensure the integrity of the activity, Sistema.bio is setting new standards for carbon markets. We are excited to see the successful implementation of this activity and look forward to positively collaborating with all stakeholders to make it a reality.”
The Malawi Dairy Biogas Program aims to distribute 10,000 biogas digesters to smallholder dairy farmers across the country. The household-scale biodigesters empower farmers to turn cow manure into renewable biogas for clean energy and nutrient-rich organic fertiliser. This avoids methane
emissions from baseline manure management practices and enables a fuel transition from biomass—such as fuelwood or charcoal—to biogas. The activity documentation is available at the Registered Compensation Projects abroad. (admin.ch)
“Sistema.bio is honoured to contribute to this groundbreaking bilateral agreement between Malawi and Switzerland under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement,” said Alexander Eaton, CEO and Co-Founder of Sistema.bio. “With 16 years of experience working alongside farmers to deliver high-quality biogas and biofertiliser solutions, our methane reduction projects produce robust, verifiable emissions reductions—conservatively calculated and transparently monitored through digital MRV systems. We’re especially proud to be at the forefront of this initiative, working in partnership with EcoGen in Malawi and in close collaboration with both the Swiss and Malawian governments. This agreement highlights the critical role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in building climate resilience and advancing credible, measurable climate action.”
The biodigester solution is delivered in a turnkey package that also includes a biogas stove, a biofertiliser management system, and a comprehensive technical training, troubleshooting and monitoring program. This mitigation activity offers multiple co-benefits to farmers, enabling them to implement an effective manure management system, thus reducing soil and water contamination. By using clean biogas, households can decrease their reliance on biomass for cooking, allowing women responsible for procuring cooking fuels to spend less time and money. Additionally, biogas use eliminates exposure to indoor smoke and toxic fumes. While easy to install and use, the high-efficiency biodigesters become a permanent fixture on the farm. Moreover, the organic fertiliser produced as a by-product boosts farmers’ yields, resulting in higher income and reduced expenses for synthetic fertilisers, while also facilitating a smooth transition to regenerative agriculture.
“Across many rural communities in Malawi, households have long depended on firewood for cooking while farmers continue to face rising costs of chemical fertilisers and declining soil health. These realities highlight the urgent need for practical solutions that improve both livelihoods and the environment. The ‘Malawi Dairy Biogas Program’ is demonstrating exactly what is possible when innovation meets community needs. We are encouraged to see Malawi pioneering such a highly impactful initiative that places farmers, clean energy, and climate action at the centre of rural development. Seeing farmers benefit from this program is a strong reminder that climate solutions must also work for people on the ground. Through initiatives like this, we are not only supporting Malawi’s clean energy transition but also strengthening rural livelihoods and building more sustainable farming systems,” stated Clement Kandodo, CEO of EcoGen.
“ACT Group is proud to take part in developing this innovative and collaborative program that reduces emissions, improves health outcomes, and advances the energy sovereignty of Malawian dairy farmers. The Malawi Dairy Biogas Program pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the carbon sector through informed technical design and deep commitment to inclusive program development. We look forward to supporting the reporting and certification of this important initiative for years to come,” says Samuel Waechter-Cass, Climate Project Manager at ACT Group.
Legal framework of international climate protection activities
Malawi and Switzerland are collaborating under a cooperative approach outlined in Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The countries signed a bilateral climate agreement at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) on November 16, 2022. This agreement regulates the cooperation between the two countries and establishes a legal framework for implementing greenhouse gas mitigation activities under Article 6.2. The agreement ensures that the mitigation activities will meet the highest standards of quality, environmental integrity, alignment with the UN SDGs, and human rights.
Malawi’s confirmation of the additionality of the mitigation activity to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and its agreement to make corresponding adjustments to its national emissions registry, form the basis for the authorisation of the mitigation activity by both countries. With the Mitigation Activity Design Document and all required supporting documentation, Sistema.bio demonstrated to the Malawian and Swiss authorities that additional financing from carbon revenues is needed to make the activity financially viable.
The ITMOs achieved with KliK Foundation’s financial support will be transferred in accordance with the bilateral climate agreement and used to meet Switzerland’s emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement.
About the KliK Foundation
The Foundation for Climate Protection and Carbon Offset KliK is a private organization that operates under the Swiss CO 2 Act. It serves the public interest and fulfils a legal obligation on Swiss motor fuel importers to reduce carbon emissions from the Swiss transport sector. To this end, the KliK
Foundation supports and organizes not only national activities, but also international activities in accordance with Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The KliK Foundation finances the deployment of climate-friendly technologies and innovations by purchasing the resulting ITMOs from mitigation
activities. klik.ch/en/international
About Sistema.bio
Sistema.bio is the global leader in biogas and regenerative agriculture solutions for smallholder farmers, providing access to innovative biodigester technology, training, and financing. These solutions address critical challenges related to poverty, food security, and climate change. Working together with farmers worldwide in more than 35 countries across Africa, Asia and LATAM, Sistema.bio delivers high-quality carbon mitigation and climate change adaptation programs backed by Digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (dMRV) supported with IoT. www.sistema.bio
About EcoGen
EcoGen is the leading biogas company in Malawi, pioneering clean energy solutions that transform animal waste into biogas for cooking and organic fertilizer for farming. As a mission-driven social enterprise, EcoGen works across Malawi to improve farmer livelihoods, enhance food security, and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions through affordable and accessible renewable technologies.
EcoGen is the local implementing partner of the Malawi Dairy Biogas Program, working in close collaboration with Sistema.bio and the KliK Foundation. The company has built strong partnerships with organizations such as the Malawi Milk Producers Association and various microfinance institutions to ensure smallholder farmers can access this life-changing technology. With its deep community presence and technical expertise, EcoGen is helping drive a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future for rural Malawi. https://ecogenmw.com/
About ACT Group
ACT develops and provides comprehensive and innovative environmental solutions that empower businesses globally to act on and achieve their environmental goals efficiently and transparently, no matter how ambitious. Through solution discovery, optimized procurement strategies, environmental project development services, innovative digital decarbonization solutions, and physical environmental products, ACT simplifies and streamlines its clients’ decarbonization journey.
Since 2009, over 9,000 clients have chosen ACT as their strategic decarbonization partner, leveraging its extensive global environmental regulation, market, standard, product, and technical expertise to deliver the results they need to hit their targets. https://www.actgroup.com/
Links:
– About the engagement of the KliK Foundation in Malawi
– Cooperation Agreement between Malawi and Switzerland on the official website of the Swiss Confederation
– The Swiss Confederation’s official website on registered international mitigation activities
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