Land Sinks

Sector Overview

Land sinks are a type of carbon sequestration that refers to the capture and storage of carbon dioxide on natural land, through trees, soil, and other native habitats.

Goals

Critical benchmarks from Speed & Scale

By 2030 30% of the earth’s lands are protected

By 2050 50% of the earth’s lands are protected

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Solutions in this Sector

Abandoned Farmland Restoration

Revitalization of abandoned agricultural lands to restore...

Bamboo Production

Sustainable cultivation of bamboo for various applications,...

Conservation Agriculture

Practices that promote soil health and reduce emissions through...

Forest Protection

Efforts to conserve and restore forests to mitigate climate...

Grassland Protection

Preservation and restoration of grasslands to enhance carbon...

Improved Rice Production

Innovative practices in rice cultivation to reduce methane...

Indigenous Peoples’ Forest Tenure

Recognition of indigenous land rights for sustainable forest...

Managed Grazing

Controlled livestock grazing practices to optimize carbon...

Multistrata Agroforestry

Combining different tree species for enhanced carbon capture...

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

Preservation and restoration of peatlands to halt emissions from...

Perennial Biomass Production

Cultivating long-lived plants for biomass feedstocks, reducing...

Perennial Staple Crops

Growing perennial crops that reduce soil disturbance, sequester...

Plant-Rich Diets

Promoting diets rich in plant-based foods and alternatives to...

Reduced Food Waste

Addressing food waste across the supply chain to minimize...

Regenerative Annual Cropping

Sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health,...

Silvopasture

Integrating trees and livestock grazing for climate mitigation...

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

Balancing agricultural productivity and sustainability for...

System of Rice Intensification

Innovative rice farming techniques that reduce water usage and...

Temperate Forest Restoration

Restoring temperate forests to enhance carbon sequestration and...

Tree Intercropping

Cultivating crops and trees together to optimize land use and...

Tree Plantations (on Degraded Land)

Establishing tree plantations on degraded lands for carbon...

Tropical Forest Restoration

Recovering tropical forests to conserve biodiversity and reduce...