Why Soil Carbon Matters

Since the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere have surged by 47%, putting our planet at risk of catastrophic warming. Soil, holding over 2,500 gigatons of carbon, has the potential to be a game-changer in our fight against climate change. With proper stewardship, agricultural soils could sequester an additional 2 to 5 gigatons of carbon annually.

What You'll Learn:

• The role of soil in climate mitigation: Understand the critical relationship between soil health, carbon sequestration, and efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
• The science behind regenerative agriculture: Explore how practices like cover cropping, no-till farming, and composting capture carbon and rebuild degraded soils.
• The far-reaching benefits of healthy soils: Discover how improved soil health enhances drought resilience, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, and boosts crop yields and quality.
• Why soil biodiversity matters: Learn how carbon-rich soils create thriving ecosystems underground and aboveground, supporting biodiversity at every level.
• The economic and social impact: See how smallholder farmers in the Global South are transforming their livelihoods through soil restoration and carbon finance.