Carbon-Smart Technologies
Enhancing food security along with maintaining the natural resource base necessitates the transition of agricultural production systems that are more productive, input efficient and are more resilient to climate change. With the intensive agriculture there is clear indication of a decline in the soil organic carbon contents at various places.
Carbon smart technologies represents a better manner of land management as part of the climate solution. It harnesses the power of soil to sequester atmospheric carbon into underground storage. It offers multiple benefits, is relatively easy to implement, and can positively engage the agricultural sector in climate solutions.
Some of the prominent carbon smart technologies and government schemes promoting it are described in following section.