Related content for project "Nature-based Solutions for Climate Protection" (project ID 50061)
Publication:Policy Brief
This policy brief highlights the key role of soils in tackling climate change. Soils store almost four times more carbon than global vegetation and can both absorb carbon and reduce emissions through appropriate management measures. The document analyzes terms such as "carbon removal" and "negative emissions" and states that a precise definition is essential to avoid misunderstandings and ensure the effectiveness of climate policy.
Hugh McDonald presented preliminary findings from the final report "Funding climate friendly soil management: Appropriate policy instruments and limits of market-based approaches" to an audience of more than 100 staff from the German Environment Agency.
McDonald, Hugh et al. 2022: Funding climate-friendly soil management – key issues. Ex ante vs. ex post crediting. Factsheet. German Environment Agency: Dessau-Roßlau.
Siemons, Anne et al. 2022: Funding climate-friendly soil management – key issues. Land use competition. Factsheet. German Environment Agency: Dessau-Roßlau.
Bodle, Ralph and Hugh McDonald 2022: Funding climate-friendly soil management – key issues. Ownership, tenure, and other land rights: The link to climate-friendly land use. Factsheet. German Environment Agency: Dessau-Roßlau.