Foresight briefs produced by UN Environmnent's Science Division

New Forsight Brief produced by UN Environmnent's Science Division

Early Warning, Emerging Issues and Futures

NEW Issue 013 - The potential of carbon sequestration in the soil

This brief underscores the potential of carbon sequestration in the soil. Soil’s contribution to climate change, through the oxidation of soil carbon, is important. However, soils – and thus agriculture - can play a major role in mitigating climate change. Through multiple agricultural practices, we could help store vast amounts of atmospheric carbon in the soil, while at the same time regenerating soil fertility, plant health and whole ecosystems. 

Previous editions

Issue 012 - Environment, Climate Change and Security

Issue 011 - We are losing the “Little things that run the world”

Issue 010 - Alternatives for the use of glyphosate

Issue 009 - Revisiting ocean acidification, food security and our earth system

Issue 008 - Faith for Life

Issue 007 - Smoke-haze: A transboundary air pollution issue in Southeast Asia

Issue 006 - Hacking economics for people and planet

Issue 005 - Emerging Sponge Cities

Issue 004 - Lake Urmia: Signs of recovery

Issue 003 - The changing Aral Sea

Issue 002 - Marine Plastics Litter and Microplastics

Issue 001 - Saving Lake Faguibine