articleEcologiesAug 16, 2023GOLD OA

The Role of Soils in Sustainability, Climate Change, and Ecosystem Services: Challenges and Opportunities

JTJosé Telo da Gama

Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre

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Abstract

Soils are crucial life supporters and nutrient providers, their functionality impacted by their nutritional balance, pH, and organic matter content. These substrates help regulate water, support diverse organisms, and play a critical role in carbon sequestration, especially in the context of climate change. However, soils are under threat from anthropogenic and climatic pressures, warranting active resource management strategies. The European Union (EU) has acknowledged soil sustainability’s importance, encouraging eco-friendly agricultural practices and enhanced soil carbon storage. However, the criticality of soils is often overlooked when establishing global sustainable development goals. Counteracting soil…

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  • Sustainability
  • Environmental science
  • Ecosystem services
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Greenhouse gas
  • Natural resource economics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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