Climate Change

Agroforestry’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation

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Agroforestry plays a vital role in combating climate change through three main mechanisms. Firstly, it sequesters carbon in both biomass and soils, capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Secondly, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by promoting sustainable land management practices. Lastly, agroforestry helps avoid emissions by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing energy usage on farms. This integrated approach not only benefits the environment but also enhances agricultural sustainability and productivity.

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Enabling Factors and Barriers to the Implementation and Scaling-Up of Agroforestry

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Agroforestry is gaining visibility globally but faces barriers such as inefficient markets, unclear land rights, limited access to knowledge and finance, and lack of intersectoral collaboration. Key actions to scale-up agroforestry include improving access to credit, markets, high-quality planting material, and participatory research. Case studies like the Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project demonstrate the potential of agroforestry to increase yields, improve resilience, and sequester carbon, showcasing its benefits for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Understanding the Carbon Cycle and Carbon Sequestration

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This article delves into the carbon cycle and carbon sequestration, explaining how carbon is released and absorbed back into the Earth. It highlights the growing problem of excessive carbon emissions, with a focus on the record levels of carbon dioxide in 2020. The article discusses two types of carbon sequestration: geologic and biologic. It emphasizes the importance of forests in carbon sequestration, revealing that U.S. forests offset a significant portion of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. The role of trees in capturing and storing carbon is explored, alongside the benefits of carbon sequestration like air and water purification, flood control, and ecosystem protection. The article also addresses the complexities of forest carbon dynamics and the need for thoughtful climate policy and forest management to maximize the benefits of carbon sequestration.

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Enhancing Global Food Security with Breadfruit Cultivation in a Changing Climate

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As climate change continues to challenge global food security, the cultivation of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) emerges as a promising solution, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This study reveals that, despite a slight decrease in suitable areas under various emission scenarios, breadfruit cultivation can significantly contribute to sustainable agricultural systems and enhance resilience to environmental changes.

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