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T1 Putting Carbon Back Where It Belongs: The Potential of Carbon Sequestration in the Soil - Foresight Brief
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 University of Geneva, 
A2 Schwarzer, Stefan
K1 carbon sequestration
K1 tillage
K1 crop management
K1 afforestation
K1 silviculture
K1 land degradation
K1 Agriculture
K1 Land
YR 2019
FD 2019-05
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28453
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28453
NO This brief examines how agricultural practices contribute to climate change through carbon oxidation and explores the potential of alternative methods to mitigate this impact. By evaluating diverse global studies and data, the text analyses options like agroforestry, cover crops, and improved grazing management. The document finds that while conventional farming causes substantial soil erosion and biodiversity loss, regenerative practices can sequester considerable atmospheric carbon back into topsoil. These methods enhance soil organic matter, water capacity, and nutrient supply
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026