Carbon sequestration in agroforestry systems

Pandey, Deep Narayan

doi:10.1016/s1469-3062(02)00025-6

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“…Trees in fields serve as the windbreaks and shelter belts (Lasco et al 2014). Agroforestry is practised worldwide as a land-use management system but widespread in tropical regions (Pandey 2002). It is a common practice in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Equatorial Africa (Beer et al 1990;Szott et al 1991;Herzog 1994).…”

Section: Agroforestrymentioning

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Traditional agriculture: a climate-smart approach for sustainable food production

Singh

2017

Energ. Ecol. Environ.

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Sustainable food production is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century in the era of global environmental problems such as climate change, increasing population and natural resource degradation including soil degradation and biodiversity loss. Climate change is among the greatest threats to agricultural systems. Green Revolution though multiplied agricultural production several folds but at the huge environmental cost including climate change. It jeopardized the ecological integrity of agroecosystems by intensive use of fossil fuels, natural resources, agrochemicals and machinery. Moreover, it threatened the age-old traditional agricultural practices. Agriculture is one of the largest sectors that sustain livelihood to maximum number of people and contribute to climate change. Therefore, a climate-smart approach to sustainable food production is the need of hour. Traditional agriculture is getting increased attention worldwide in context of sustainable food production in changing climate. The present article advocates traditional agriculture as a climate-smart approach for the sustainable food production and also deliberates the correlation between climate change and agriculture.

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Section: Agroforestrymentioning

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Traditional agriculture: a climate-smart approach for sustainable food production

Singh

2017

Energ. Ecol. Environ.

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“…Despite some differences in the exact definition of agroforestry, all of them recognize that integrating trees and shrubs with other elements of agriculture (i. e. crops and livestock) can increase soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, improve water and air quality, favor biodiversity, enhance aesthetic appeal, increase carbon capture and storage, and reduce methane emissions from livestock (Ganry, Feller, Harmand, & Guibert, 2001;Harvey & González-Villalobos, 2007;Montagnini, 2006;Montagnini et al, 2015;Nair et al, 2008;Nair, Kumar, & Nair, 2009;Palm et al, 2005;Pandey, 2002;Schroth & Sinclair, 2003;Schroth et al, 2004). In…”

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“…Besides storing important amounts of carbon in aboveground biomass, they can also store greater amounts of carbon in belowground biomass (Nair et al, 2009). Pandey (2002) declared that, in the context of carbon cycling, agroforestry is important for two reasons: 1) the tree component captures atmospheric carbon through photosynthesis and stores it underground, behaving as a carbon sink; and, 2) agroforestry reduces deforestation of temperate and tropical forests related to clearing for agriculture.…”

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“…Many AFS management techniques are practiced worldwide, but they are most commonly applied in the tropics; approximately 20 % of the world's population depends directly on agroforestry products and services (Pandey, 2002). Therefore, the objective of this paper is to analyze and summarize the literature related to ecosystem services provided by AFS in the tropics.…”

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“…En el mundo se practican muchas formas de manejo de SAF, pero se aplican con mayor frecuencia en los trópicos; aproximadamente 20 % de la población mundial depende directamente de productos y servicios agroforestales (Pandey, 2002). Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar y resumir la literatura relacionada con los servicios de los ecosistemas proporcionados por los SAF en los trópicos.…”

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Servicios ambientales de los sistemas agroforestales tropicales

Casanova‐Lugo¹,

Ramírez-Avilés²,

Parsons³

et al. 2016

Rev Cha Se Cie For y del Amb

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T he purpose of this review is to discuss the role of agroforestry systems in providing environmental services, including more diverse and sustainable agricultural production, increased carbon stocks and enhanced biodiversity conservation, plus improved soil fertility, methane emission mitigation, and water and air quality. There is evidence that agroforestry systems have an important role in providing environmental services, as approximately 20 % of the world's population, primarily in rural and urban areas of developing countries, depends directly on agroforestry products. The adoption of agroforestry contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide and methane), diminishes the pressure on vulnerable ecosystems, and improves the livelihoods of rural communities.Resumen E l propósito de esta revisión es discutir el papel de los sistemas agroforestales en la prestación de servicios ambientales, incluyendo producción agrícola más diversificada y sostenible, aumento de reservas de carbono, conservación de la biodiversidad, mejora de la fertilidad del suelo, mitigación de emisiones de metano y calidad del agua y aire. Existe evidencia de que los sistemas agroforestales juegan un papel importante en la prestación de servicios ambientales, ya que aproximadamente 20 % de la población mundial, sobre todo las zonas rurales y urbanas de los países en desarrollo, depende directamente de los productos agroforestales. La adopción de sistemas agroforestales contribuye a reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (dióxido de carbono y metano), disminuye la presión sobre los ecosistemas vulnerables y mejora las condiciones de vida de las comunidades rurales. Palabras clave:Biodiversidad, captura de carbono, emisiones de metano, fertilidad del suelo, conservación del agua.

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Agroforestry systems in Nepal: Enhancing food security and rural livelihoods – a comprehensive review

Ghimire,

Khanal,

Bhatt

et al. 2024

Food and Energy Security

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Agroforestry in Nepal is a multifaceted and sustainable approach that harmonizes agricultural, environmental, and socioeconomic goals. This study conducted a comprehensive review of agroforestry systems in Nepal, emphasizing their impact on food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. By bridging research gaps and highlighting environmental advantages, it provides valuable insights for evidence‐based policymaking, making it a significant resource for Nepal and beyond. The study employed a comprehensive desktop review methodology using a PRISMA Flow Diagram for data collection and utilized academic databases to include literature related to agroforestry practices, their impacts, and associated socioeconomic and environmental aspects. Agroforestry systems in Nepal offer a comprehensive approach to sustainable agriculture, economic empowerment, and environmental conservation while enhancing resilience to climate change. While these systems provide multiple benefits, including enhanced soil quality and increased carbon sequestration, they also face challenges related to technical knowledge and market access. To fully harness the potential of agroforestry and address food (SDG 2), and energy security, and land degradation, bridging the gap between researchers and farmers, promoting information dissemination, and establishing support mechanisms are essential. Aligning with government strategies and international initiatives can pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future for Nepal's rural communities and environment.

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Carbon sequestration in agroforestry systems

Cited by 38 publications

References 35 publications

Traditional agriculture: a climate-smart approach for sustainable food production

Traditional agriculture: a climate-smart approach for sustainable food production

Servicios ambientales de los sistemas agroforestales tropicales

Agroforestry systems in Nepal: Enhancing food security and rural livelihoods – a comprehensive review

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