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1. Integrated estimates of global terrestrial carbon sequestration

Author

Thomson, Allison M., César Izaurralde, R., Smith, Steven J., and Clarke, Leon E.

Subjects
CARBON sequestration, CLIMATE change, GREENHOUSE gases, ECONOMIC forecasting, SIMULATION methods & models, REFORESTATION, AGRICULTURAL management, CARBON in soils, MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Assessing the contribution of terrestrial carbon sequestration to climate change mitigation requires integration across scientific and disciplinary boundaries. A comprehensive analysis incorporating ecologic, geographic and economic data was used to develop terrestrial carbon sequestration estimates for agricultural soil carbon, reforestation and pasture management. These estimates were applied in the MiniCAM integrated assessment model to evaluate mitigation strategies within policy and technology scenarios aimed at achieving atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilization by 2100. Terrestrial sequestration reaches a peak rate of 0.5–0.7GtCyr−1 in mid-century with contributions from agricultural soils (0.21GtCyr−1), reforestation (0.31GtCyr−1) and pasture (0.15GtCyr−1). Sequestration rates vary over time and with different technology and policy scenarios. The combined contribution of terrestrial sequestration over the next century ranges from 23 to 41GtC. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2008
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2. Role of biochar and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria to enhance soil carbon sequestration—a review.

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Sarfraz, Rubab, Hussain, Azhar, Sabir, Asma, Ben Fekih, Ibtissem, Ditta, Allah, and Xing, Shihe

Subjects
CARBON sequestration, CARBON in soils, PLANT growth, CLIMATE change mitigation, NATURAL resources, FOSSIL fuels
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Global climate is undergoing significant changes due to extensive release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as CO2 and methane in the atmosphere. These gases are produced and released as a result of anthropogenic activities and fossil fuel burnings which also result in depletion of soil carbon resources. Biochar has various distinctive properties, which contribute to make it an effective, economical, and eco-friendly approach for soil carbon sequestration. The versatility in physicochemical properties of biochar provides an opportunity to optimize its efficacy to obtain desired benefits. A critical review of the literature indicates that biochar and plant growth–promoting microbes have the potential to improve soil organic carbon (SOC). Recent studies have depicted a significant role of the combined application of plant growth–promoting microbes and biochar on SOC dynamics. In future, these areas need to be explored as these have the potential to improve SOC dynamics and it could be a better strategy to sustain natural resources and ultimately mitigation of the climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2019
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3. How to Keep Momentum Up in Carbon Markets?

Author

Ambrosi, Philippe

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CARBON TRADING, CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, CARBON FINANCE, CLEAN DEVELOPMENT, UNCERTAINTIES, ESTIMATES OF CARBON, BIOMASS ENERGY, CLIMATE POLICIES, EMISSIONS FROM ENERGY PRODUCTION, CARBON OFFSET, CERTIFIED EMISSION REDUCTIONS, EMISSIONS, HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, NATURAL CAPITAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, INCOME, EMISSION REPORTING, BASELINE EMISSION, WATER POLLUTION, INTERNATIONAL TRADING, DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT, OFFSET PRICE, EMISSION REDUCTION UNITS, COST OF ABATEMENT, FUEL SWITCH, GENERATION CAPACITY, MARKET INSTRUMENTS, FUGITIVE EMISSIONS, CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND, PRICE FLOOR, AUCTION, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, CARBON ASSETS, CARBON FUND, USE OF OFFSETS, GLOBAL WARMING, LOW-CARBON, DOMESTIC MARKETS, INTERNATIONAL OFFSETS, EROSION CONTROL, CARBON PRICE, INTERNATIONAL CREDITS, CARBON FOOTPRINT, ENVIRONMENTAL, EMISSION REDUCTIONS, COST SAVINGS, FORESTRY ACTIVITIES, FOSSIL FUEL, EMISSIONS STANDARDS, LIVING CONDITIONS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, CARBON INTENSITY, GREENHOUSE, FORESTRY PROJECTS, CARBON EXCHANGE, FORESTRY CARBON, CLIMATE CHANGE, MARGINAL ABATEMENT COST, LANDFILL GAS, TRADE SYSTEM, BIOMASS, CARBON, RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, METHANE, CARBON MARKET, CARBON CREDITS, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, PORTFOLIO, RICE HUSK, TEMPERATURE, DROUGHT, COST EFFECTIVENESS, VERIFICATION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS, AIR, IRON, N2O, BASELINE METHODOLOGY, FOREST, DIFFUSION, VERIFICATION PROCEDURES, CO, ENERGY SECURITY, EXCHANGE RATE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INVESTMENT DECISIONS, ACID, CO2, CLIMATE POLICY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, CARBON IN SOILS, FINANCIAL BARRIERS, FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, FUELS, CARBON TAXES, CARBON FUNDS, EMISSION RIGHTS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, PFCS, REDUCING EMISSIONS, DEVELOPMENT BANK, AIR QUALITY, ACID PRODUCTION, CARBON BENEFITS, CLIMATE, INTERNATIONAL EMISSIONS, UNEP, CARBON CREDITING, GHG, PRESENT VALUE, FINANCIAL FLOWS, CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, EMISSIONS FROM LAND USE, GLOBAL EMISSIONS, MARGINAL ABATEMENT COSTS, ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALLOCATION, CARBON INVESTMENT, EMISSION ALLOWANCES, BASELINE EMISSION INTENSITY, CARBON SEQUESTRATION, TRANSACTION COSTS, EMISSIONS CAPS, CARBON MARKETS, LAND MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL SECTOR, LAND USE, CARBON FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES, EMISSION INTENSITY, OIL, SCENARIOS, AUCTION REVENUES, ALLOWANCE, ADAPTATION FUND, CARBON PROJECTS, BIOGAS, PRICE SIGNAL, MITIGATION ACTIONS, GREENHOUSE GAS, INDUSTRIAL GASES, MARGINAL ABATEMENT, ABATEMENT COSTS, LANDFILL, ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, CLEAN TECHNOLOGY, TIMBER, STREAMS, GOLD, AGGREGATE EMISSIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY, FUEL SWITCHING, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY, DECISION MAKING, MARKET MECHANISMS, ENERGY DEMAND, STRATEGIC RESERVE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, WASTE MANAGEMENT, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, EMISSION TRAJECTORIES, VOLUNTARY BASIS, REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE, SOIL CARBON, FOREST CARBON, FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, SMOKE, DECREASE IN EMISSIONS, WIND POWER, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, POWER SECTOR, COAL, CARBON REVENUES, EMISSION REDUCTION PURCHASE AGREEMENT, DOMESTIC EMISSIONS, GLOBAL CARBON MARKET, EMISSIONS TARGETS, LOWER PRICE, RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, LAND-USE CHANGE, MARKET PENETRATION, COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, EMISSION REDUCTION, TRANSACTIONS COSTS, LAND USE CHANGE, SF6, GREENHOUSE GASES, CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES, HFCS, CLEAN ENERGY, PRICE VOLATILITY, EXCESS EMISSIONS, POWER GENERATION, COSTS OF ABATEMENT, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS, ABATEMENT POTENTIAL, CARBON TAX, FOREST CONSERVATION, FORESTRY, EMISSION-REDUCTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WIND, ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES, NATURAL RESOURCES, FINANCIAL INNOVATION, CLIMATE ACTION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AFFORESTATION, ECOSYSTEM, DEFORESTATION, EMISSION, DOMESTIC ABATEMENT
Abstract

This note examines how to maximize the benefits from the use of market instruments in support of developing countries' low-emission development priorities. First, it briefly surveys the current state and trends of the carbon market, highlighting the main achievements of carbon finance over its decade-long history. Second, it reviews updated scenarios of the scale of future carbon markets and associated financial flows, in light of developments in climate negotiations and domestic markets. Finally, it identifies the necessary steps to scale up carbon market flows in future, on both the demand and supply sides, including the reform of existing mechanisms, and innovation to broaden the scope, scale and reach of carbon markets. The most important determinant of carbon offset market flows to developing countries is clearly the level of international mitigation targets: the more ambitious the targets the greater the scope for such flows. Developed countries can also encourage flows by increasing supplementary limits, which are the proportion of mitigation targets that can be met by purchases from developing countries. Finally, there remains a considerable need for innovation, awareness-raising and capacity building in public and private institutions in developing countries, to increase their participation in the carbon market and build and enabling environment for low-emission development.

Published
2011

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