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Due to natural mechanisms of transformation the carbon compounds contained in the atmosphere into the humus, soil is an important factor controlling the concentration of atmospheric CO2. The mass of carbon contained in organic matter accumulated in the surface layer of the Earth's crust is greater than the mass of this element in the atmosphere or biomass of all the organisms living over the globe. Over the recent years, much attention has been paid to the role of soils in limiting the reasons of climate changes, considering the possibility of increasing carbon sequestration in this matrix. This way of approaching the problem of the greenhouse effect, which does not require an involvement of complex and expensive technological solutions aimed at capturing and storing the atmospheric CO2, and additionally contributing to improving the quality of soil and water environment, and soil productivity is fully sustainable and combines the environmental, economic and social issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Climate changes related to the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are seen as one of the major threats to sustainable human development. The agricultural sector is responsible for about 13.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, therefore the action must be undertaken, which would have to reduce the GHG emissions from agriculture and/or adaptation of agricultural production to the new conditions, so that the productivity of the sector, i.e. agriculture, is not diminished. The Climate-Smart Agriculture is a viable alternative. This term should be understood as targeting the agricultural practices to reduce its negative impact on the environment, and consequently also on the climate. Two strategies are used in the process of climate-friendly agriculture management, noting that agricultural practices can mitigate the climate changes (reduction of GHG emissions), or adapting agriculture to the already noticeable changes (development of soil and water quality, sustainable agronomy, animal breeding, or crop rotation). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]