Beverley Henry.pdf

1、June 25-28,2025LATIN AMERICAN&CARIBBEANMuseum of TomorrowRio de Janeiro,BrazilSoil Carbon Research SymposiumLAC Soil CarbonJune 25-28,2025Rio de Janeiro,BrazilBeverley HenrySoil carbon in Australiasnational carbon creditscheme The science of soil carbon and interest in soil organic matter are not ne

2、w The terminology,policy,research&measurement continue to evolveSoil carbon credit schemes build on past R&DSir John Russell1stEdition 1912(Source:Keating&Thorburn 2018)SOC is fundamental to global goals COP 21-limit global warming SDGs 4p1000 Initiative(0-30 cm)Regional biophysical&social settings

3、matterAustralia:Ancient soils,typically low in organic matter and nutrients Mostly low rainfall and/or high interannual variability High climate variability Increasing extreme weather and fire events Loss of SOC and soil health due to past managementNet Primary ProductivityAverage Annual RainfallSoi

4、l science&data for carbon farming&managementNational Soil Strategy 2021 prioritise soil health empower soil innovation and stewards strengthen soil knowledge&capabilityProgrammes supporting SoilsSoil data&baseline informationRegional studies&extensionCRC for High Performance SoilsAustralian National

5、 Soil Information SystemNational Soil Monitoring Program20-year PlanPolicy setting for Australias carbon credit schemeAustralias emissions reduction targetsKey points of the ERF/ACCU Scheme(since 2014)Government scheme to incentivise emissions reduction and/or carbon sequestration Established under

6、the Carbon Credits(Carbon Farming Initiative)Act 2011 Underpinned by sound science and strong governance&integrity structures Provides carbon offsets for hard-to-abate emissions sourcesSoil C in the ERF/ACCU Scheme Soil carbon included in Australias national GHG accounts and NDC ERF has had soil car