Global impact of climate change on soil erosion and potential for adaptation through soil conservation
Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura
Abstract
Climate change is expected to lead to increased soil erosion in many locations worldwide affecting ecosystem services and human well-being. Through a systematic review of 224 modelling studies, we provide a global assessment of the impact of climate change on soil erosion and the adaptation potential through land use change and soil conservation. We account for the robustness of each study based on a statistical analysis of ten methodological aspects and an expert consultation. Results show a global increasing trend in soil erosion towards the end of the 21st century, with the highest increase projected in semi-arid regions. Land use change characterized by agricultural expansion and deforestation aggravate…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 42.36
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 111
Authors
2Topics & keywords
- Environmental science
- Climate change
- Soil conservation
- Erosion
- Deforestation (computer science)
- Land use, land-use change and forestry
- Land use
- Surface runoff