1,3,4,6.7Ph.D. Research Scholar, Division of Agronomy 5Ph.D. Research Scholar, Division of Environmental Science ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110012, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, RNT College of Agriculture, Kapasan, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan *Corresponding Author E-mail: sunil01673@gmail.com Received: 12.5.2023 | Revised: 28.07.2023 | Accepted: 12.08.2023
ABSTRACT
Carbon sequestration plays a vital role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of carbon sequestration, highlighting its significance, strategies, and potential environmental benefits. Firstly, the abstract outlines the importance of carbon sequestration as a solution to the growing challenge of global warming. It emphasizes the urgent need to address rising CO2 levels and the detrimental impacts of climate change on ecosystems, human health, and the economy. Next, the abstract explores various carbon sequestration strategies employed across different sectors. It discusses natural carbon sinks such as forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands, which effectively absorb CO2 through photosynthesis and store it in vegetation and soils. Additionally, it covers the emerging field of technological carbon capture and storage (CCS), which involves capturing CO2 emissions from industrial sources and storing them underground in geological formations. Furthermore, the abstract highlights the potential environmental benefits associated with carbon sequestration efforts. It emphasizes the restoration and preservation of ecosystems, including reforestation and afforestation initiatives, as effective means to enhance carbon sinks. The abstract also acknowledges the co-benefits of these initiatives, such as biodiversity conservation, improved soil health, and enhanced water quality. Lastly, the abstract touches upon the challenges and considerations related to carbon sequestration. It discusses the need for sustainable land management practices, policy support, and international cooperation to facilitate large-scale implementation. The abstract also addresses concerns regarding the permanence and monitoring of carbon storage, as well as the costs and scalability of technological solutions.
Keywords: Carbon sequestration, forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands
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Prajapati, S. K., Choudhary, S., Kumar, V., Dayal, P., Srivastava, R., Gairola, A., & Borate, R. B. (2023). Carbon Sequestration: A Key Strategy for Climate Change Mitigation towards a Sustainable Future, Emrg. Trnd. Clim. Chng. 2(2), 1-14. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2583-4770.128
