Evidence on the impacts of long-term cassava-based conservation agriculture systems on soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia

The research brief highlights the impacts of Conservation Agriculture (CA) on soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Cambodia’s upland crops. Findings highlight that soils under CA management act as a soil sink, improving soil health, mitigating climate change and supporting the national food security strategy. The study underscores the need for policy support to scale CA practices.

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Title Evidence on the impacts of long-term cassava-based conservation agriculture systems on soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia
Description The research brief highlights the impacts of Conservation Agriculture (CA) on soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Cambodia’s upland crops. Findings highlight that soils under CA management act as a soil sink, improving soil health, mitigating climate change and supporting the national food security strategy. The study underscores the need for policy support to scale CA practices.
Agroecology Category
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Supportive policies
Agroecology Keyword
  • Carbon market
  • Carbon neutrality
  • Land management
Contributing organisations CIRAD, GDA/DARM
Author Vira Leng, Rémi Cardinael, Florent Tivet, Vang Seng, Phearum Mark, Pascal Lienhard, Titouan Filloux, Johan Six, Lyda Hok, Stéphane Boulakia, Clever Briedis, João Carlos de Moraes Sá, and Laurent Thuriès
Year 2024
Type of document Scientific & Research
Language English
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Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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