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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Aligning agriculture and climate policy

Abad Chabbi, Johannes Lehmann, Philippe Ciais, Henry W. Loescher, M. Francesca Cotrufo, Axel Don, Michael Sanclements, Louis A. Schipper, Johan Six, Pete Smith, Cornélia Rumpel

Nature Climate Change · 2017

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Summary

This review, authored by leading soil scientists and climate researchers, explores the intersection of agricultural policy and climate action. The authors appear to assess how improved soil management and carbon sequestration in agricultural systems can contribute to climate mitigation goals, and conversely, how climate policy frameworks can incentivise sustainable farming practices. The paper likely argues for greater policy coherence between agricultural and climate sectors to achieve dual benefits.

UK applicability

Highly relevant to UK policy development, particularly in the context of the Agriculture Act 2020 and Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMS), which aim to reward soil health and carbon sequestration. The findings inform how UK farm payments can be structured to deliver climate outcomes whilst maintaining food production.

Key measures

Soil carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, agricultural management practices, climate policy alignment

Outcomes reported

The paper examines how agricultural management practices can be aligned with climate mitigation policy objectives. It appears to assess the role of soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas management in bridging agricultural and climate policy.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Climate & greenhouse gas mitigation
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.1038/nclimate3286
Catalogue ID
BFmokjo7hj-n277d3

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