Plans and Policies for Soil Organic Carbon Management in Agriculture

The book discusses how effective soil carbon management plans and policies will make agriculture more secure against climate change and soil degradation. It provides a practical approach to managing SOC in agriculture and encourages the use of best management practices to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 255 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This edited book delves into the realm of effective soil carbon management plans and policies, aiming to enhance agricultural resilience against climate change and soil degradation. It specifically focuses on initiatives to promote soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration through various schemes and programs. The approach presented is grounded in practical aspects of SOC management in agriculture, offering clear and concise descriptions. It emphasizes the successful implementation of plans and policies to achieve the desired level of SOC restoration. The book addresses the urgent needs for soil management and carbon restoration in agricultural ecosystems, benefiting food, nutrition, environment, and economic security. Furthermore, it provides a roadmap for SOC policies to encourage the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) for soil health and carbon stock restoration, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. This book is of immense value to teachers, researchers, government planners, policymakers, undergraduate, and graduate students specializing in soil science, soil microbiology, agronomy, ecology, and environmental sciences.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811961786
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022