Measuring and monitoring soil organic carbon in the context of climate change
Resources
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A protocol for measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of soil organic carbon in agricultural landscapesPDF
This document provides a conceptual framework and standard methodologies for the monitoring, reporting and verification of changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and GHG emissions/removals from agricultural projects that adopt sustainable soil management practices at farm level. Although...
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Technical specifications and country guidelines for global soil organic carbon sequestration potential mapPDF
This document outlines technical specifications for country-driven mapping of soil organic carbon sequestration potential using harmonized procedures. General modelling procedures, data requirements and data sources are described.
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Recarbonizing global soils – A technical manual of recommended management practicesPDF
During the last decades, soil organic carbon (SOC) attracted the attention of a much wider array of specialists beyond agriculture and soil science, as it was proven to be one of the most crucial components of the earth’s climate system, which has a great potential to be managed by humans. Soils...
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Global assessment of soil carbon in grasslandsPDF
Soils contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through carbon sequestration. By enhancing soil health and fertility, soils can play a crucial role in climate action, land degradation neutrality, and alleviating hunger. The present study provides a spatially explicit...
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Webinar report on 'Monitoring systems and tools for healthy soils'PDF
Online webinar aiming to: a) share the latest technical development for measuring and monitoring soil health, soil organic carbon and soil fertility; b) recognize the market opportunities made possible by quantification and monitoring systems for soil health, soil carbon and soil fertility; and...
Methodologies and guidelines
Studies and reports
Webinars
Additional Info
| Kind of Activities | Monitoring, reporting and evaluation |
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| Geographic Focus | Global |
| Collection Updated | June 2023 |