Reaching the European Union’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 requires a drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its economy, as well as the removal and storage of unavoidable emissions from the atmosphere. Forests not only occupy almost 40% of its land area but also provide a natural solution to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis. “Carbon farming” practices aim to enhance carbon sequestration in forests and agricultural soils to make land carbon sinks stronger. As well as increasing carbon removals, benefits also include more biodiversity, increased climate resilience and additional income for land
managers.
