Bamboo-based carbon farming: A pathwaytowards sustainable development goals
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Yourmila Kumari
College of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni), Thunag, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175 028
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Garima
College of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni), Thunag, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175 028
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Aruna Mehta
College of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni), Thunag, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175 028
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Kashish Walia
College of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni), Thunag, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175 028
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Agroforestry, Carbon sequestration, Ecosystem restoration, Rural livelihoodAbstract
Carbon farming, a nature-based solution, integrates climate change mitigation methods with livelihood enhancement and ecosystem restoration. Among various plant-based carbon sequestration options, bamboo stands out as a fast-growing, renewable and multifunctional resource with exceptional carbon capture potential. Bamboo-based carbon farming offers a unique opportunity to
sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide while supporting rural livelihoods, restoring degraded lands and contributing directly and indirectly to several Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, bamboo can play a transformative role in climate-resilient and low-emission development pathways. This article discusses the concept of carbon farming, mechanisms of carbon sequestration and bamboobased farming systems, along with their ecological, socio-economic and policy dimensions.
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