Summary
This analysis, drawing on integrated assessment models and climate science, examines how the land sector can contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The paper evaluates mitigation options across agriculture, forestry, and land use, assessing their technical potential, economic feasibility, and interactions with food security and sustainable development. As suggested by the title and authorship, the work likely synthesises evidence on the role of soil carbon sequestration, reduced agricultural emissions, and forest protection in meeting Paris Agreement targets.
UK applicability
The findings are relevant to UK climate policy and net-zero commitments, particularly around agricultural greenhouse gas reduction targets and land-use strategy. However, the global scope means sector-specific UK application would require national-scale modelling and consideration of UK soil types, climate, and farming systems.
Key measures
Greenhouse gas mitigation potential (gigatonnes CO₂ equivalent), cost-effectiveness, land-use change, mitigation pathways, emissions reductions by subsector
Outcomes reported
The study assessed the contribution of the land sector—including agriculture, forestry, and related land use—to climate change mitigation pathways consistent with a 1.5°C target. It evaluated mitigation options, their potential, costs, and synergies with sustainable development.
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