Soil Carbon, a Critical Natural Resource - long-term goals, short-term actions

NZIGUHEBA, G; VARGAS, R; BATIONO, A; BLACK, H; BUSCHIAZZO, D; DE-BROGNIEZ, D; JOOSTEN, H, ; MELILLO, J; RICHTER, D; TERMANSEN, M.

Rapid Assessment Project on Benefits of Soil Carbon

SCOPE

Lugar: Sheffield; Año: 2013; p. 29 - 47

A new vision of soil carbon science that enhances the understanding of policy and economics by soil science and vise-versa is urgently needed. This will create a better and transparent public understanding of SOC and its societal benefits that must lead to better policies to protect soils around the world. Therefore, we call for a global research and educational program focused on the benefits of SOC and with a strong outreach component to share the findings and communicate practical concerns from different communities outside academia. Finally we recognize that the proposed research and education program will not be possible without committed long-term funding support.