CONSULTANCY • RESEARCH • ENGINEERING
Ekodama is an engineering consulting and research practice specialising in soil science, carbon, agroforestry, and farm system modelling. We connect field data, models, and practical tools so that companies, researchers, and practitioners can design farming systems that are productive, profitable, resilient, and climate‑smart.
We combine PhD-level scientific expertise with applied data science to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation. Our solutions are transparent, tailored, and designed to empower your team with actionable, scientifically defensible insights.
Combining field research, modeling, and strategic consulting to deliver solutions.
Ensure your carbon estimates are credible and defensible. We design and review MRV protocols using custom, transparent soil carbon models that align with the GHG Protocol and international standards, giving your climate action the scientific validation it needs to withstand scrutiny.
Develop productive and resilient agroforestry systems that deliver long-term value. We use an evidence-based approach to design solutions for cocoa and coffee that integrate goals for carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and productivity, helping you build a more resilient supply chain.
Navigate carbon accounting and compliance with confidence. We provide GHG Protocol-aligned carbon accounting for complex agricultural supply chains, supporting your corporate climate commitments and the development of high-integrity carbon credit projects.
Navigate carbon accounting and compliance with confidence. We provide GHG Protocol-aligned carbon accounting for complex agricultural supply chains, supporting your corporate climate commitments and the development of high-integrity carbon credit projects.
Empower your team with scientific clarity. Through customized workshops and training programs, we translate complex soil and carbon science into actionable insights, equipping your teams to make informed, science-backed decisions.
How we work on our projects to bridge rigorous science with real-world impact.
Our process is built on partnership. We embed collaboration, transparency, and scientific integrity into every stage, working alongside your team to understand your unique context, apply the best available evidence, and co-develop solutions that are both scientifically robust and practically applicable.
We begin by listening. In this phase, we work closely with you to understand your specific challenges, review existing assets, and define clear, measurable project objectives.
Our work is built on a foundation of evidence. We conduct a rigorous analysis of your existing data, supplemented by a thorough review of the latest scientific literature and other available data sources to ensure our approach is state-of-the-art.
We develop tailored analytical tools, models, and strategic frameworks. We believe in transparency, ensuring you understand the methodology and assumptions behind every recommendation.
Insights are only valuable when applied. We collaborate with your teams to integrate our findings into your operations, providing hands-on training and support to build internal capacity.
We deliver clear, defensible results. Our final outputs include comprehensive documentation and reports that stand up to scientific scrutiny and provide credible support for your sustainability claims.
Recent consulting projects and research collaborations with major agri-food companies and scientific institutions.
Global Confectionery Company
Challenge: To verify tree carbon sequestration estimates within the West African cocoa supply chain.
Large modern cocoa plantation in Colombia
Challenge: To assess temporal variation of soil health in newly established cocoa plots.
Regenerative agriculture program
Challenge: To assess the cost and sampling intensity of a soil carbon removal estimation.
Cocoa and fruit farm in Brazil
Challenge: To explore the relationship between shade levels and cocoa yield.
Private research center in Indonesia
Challenge: To measure carbon stocks in tree biomass in an agroforestry experiment, using destructive sampling.
Interested in collaborating on soil carbon research, agroforestry consulting, or scientific communication projects? Let’s connect.
Ekodama was founded by Dr Thomas Fungenzi to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation.
His PhD-level expertise in carbon dynamics and agroforestry provides organizations with the tailored, scientifically credible solutions they need to navigate complex sustainability challenges and take credible climate action. Combining hands-on farm experience, a field/lab technician training, with agriculture engineering and research experience.
Founded by Dr. Thomas Fungenzi, Ekodama bridges the gap between academic research and practical application. Dr. Fungenzi’s expertise, rooted in PhD-level knowledge of carbon dynamics, soil health, profitability, soil management, and agroforestry, enables organizations to secure tailored, scientifically credible solutions for complex sustainability challenges. This allows for genuine, impactful climate action.
The foundation of Ekodama’s approach lies in a unique combination of hands-on farm experience, field/lab technician training, and a diverse background in agriculture, engineering, and research.
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