We are excited to announce the publication of our first research paper, which explores the critical role of grasslands in the global carbon cycle and their importance in mitigating climate change.Grasslands are vital for the livestock sector and deliver invaluable ecosystem services, including biodiversity conservation and soil carbon (C) sequestration. However, these ecosystems face increasing threats from human disturbances, degradation, and climate change, jeopardizing their capacity to effectively store carbon. Our study employs a systematic mapping approach to compile a global inventory of research on grassland management practices and their impact on soil carbon sequestration. This method allows us to: By providing a comprehensive evidence base, our work contributes to advancing sustainable grassland management practices and enhancing their role in climate change mitigation. Read more about the paper and its findings here

The project CarboGrass participated in the EJP Annual Science Days 2024 that took place in Vilnius, Lithuania on June 10-14 with the poster presentation “Impact of grassland management on soil carbon storage, CarboGrass” that presented a summary of the aims and methods applied for assessing the impact of improved grassland management and silvopastoral systems on soil C and N cycling.

We are thrilled to announce that the session “Impact of Grassland Management on Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling: Field and Modelling Studies,” led by CarboGrass project members at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference, was a huge success! Grasslands, which represent 40% of the Earth’s ice-free surface, are vital for climate regulation, and this session showcased their incredible potential for carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation. The presentations were diverse and dynamic, covering a large spectrum of topics from innovative grazing strategies to the role of forage species and nitrogen regulation. The energy in the room was great as experts shared cutting-edge research on how sustainable grassland management can be a game-changer in our fight against climate change. This session took place on April 19th, 2024. More information can be found at https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-024-00345-2.