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Soils, climate change and the OECD.

J M Lynch1, J S Schepers

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Sustainable soil management concepts are explored, focusing on their application to climate change challenges. Addressing these issues requires integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches, including social sciences, for effective solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Soil science
  • Agricultural science
  • Environmental science

Background:

  • Concepts of soil sustainability are examined within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Co-operative Research Programme.
  • The intersection of soil sustainability and climate change is a critical area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply sustainability concepts to soil management in the context of climate change.
  • To review recent high-profile research on soil sustainability and climate change.
  • To advocate for multi-disciplinary approaches in addressing these environmental challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of seven recent high-profile papers on soil sustainability and climate change.
  • Discussion of sustainability concepts from the OECD Co-operative Research Programme.
  • Exploration of biomass energy's role in soil sustainability and climate change.

Main Results:

  • Soil sustainability concepts can be applied to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
  • Recent literature highlights the complexity of soil-environment interactions under climate change.
  • The need for integrated, multi-disciplinary research, including social sciences, is evident.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-disciplinary approaches are essential for effective soil management in the face of climate change.
  • Biomass energy presents both opportunities and challenges for soil sustainability and climate change.
  • Further research integrating various scientific and social perspectives is crucial.