Realizing a sustainable future from balancing soil management between food security and carbon footprint reduction: developing climate smart agriculture suited to local conditions
August 15, 2024 | Agri-Harvest, Taiwan |
As climate change increasingly impacts global agriculture and food systems, the lack of adaptive measures heightens the risk of hunger and poverty. To meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and 2050 Net-Zero targets, global efforts are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has emerged as a key approach, balancing food production with environmental sustainability. CSA aims to enhance productivity, resilience, and carbon storage. Since its introduction by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2009, CSA has become a central concept in sustainable farming policies worldwide.
The U.S., EU, and Australia have adopted various strategies to promote CSA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding CSA practices and developing guidelines for soil health and carbon management. The EU integrates CSA into rural development plans, supporting farmers with subsidies and tools for knowledge exchange. Australia's government plans to invest significantly in CSA projects and soil monitoring to support carbon reduction and resilience.
Soil management, a crucial aspect of CSA, improves carbon storage and supports food security. The European Joint Programme on Soil (EJP SOIL) promotes research and collaboration to enhance soil management practices across Europe.
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