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A study of irrigated and rainfed cropland in the Brazilian Cerrado found that while fields acted as carbon sinks during crop development, they became net carbon sources when accounting for harvest removals and emissions from soil preparation and stubble periods.

This research paper examines the necessity of integrating peatland science into Earth System Models and Integrated Assessment Models to improve climate change predictions, noting that peatlands are predicted to transition from carbon sinks to carbon sources within the current century.

A research paper investigating the drivers of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) dynamics in six UK peatlands during simulated drought cycles, finding that DOC decreases are consistently linked to acidification (measured by acid neutralising capacity) rather than solely by sulphate levels or soil biota.

This research paper compares the closed static chamber (CSC) and closed dynamic chamber (CDC) methodologies for measuring soil respiration, finding that the CSC approach can produce comparable results to the CDC system if sampling periods are shortened to prevent CO2 build-up.

This research paper examines how the depth of soil collar insertion affects the measurement of soil CO2 efflux across three different ecosystems, finding that collar insertion typically underestimates total soil respiration by severing surface roots.

The authors introduce MILLENNIA, a peat age-cohort model designed to address shortcomings in global soil models regarding the representation of long-term soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and dynamic hydrological processes, specifically water table depth (WTD). The model's predictions for SOC accumulation and peat ages were validated against observations from a UK peatland site.

This research paper argues for a fundamental shift in how ecosystems are valued and managed to address the combined threats of climate change and unsustainable resource demands. The authors contend that current economic models treat ecosystems as undervalued commodities, leading to market failures and degradation. They propose an 'ecosystems approach' that integrates ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation into the heart of political and economic decision-making to ensure climate stability and the continued delivery of essential services.

This report details the selection process for the second round of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Small Grants Program (SGP II). It outlines the evaluation of 88 proposals, the criteria used by the evaluation panel and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the final recommendation of 22 projects for funding totaling US$ 612,701.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and progress between June and November 2003. It outlines the implementation of six strategic goals focused on strengthening Collaborative Research Networks (CRNs), capacity building in scientifically weaker member countries, and increasing the institute's visibility through international partnerships and educational institutes.

This report details the selection process and funding recommendations for the second round of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Small Grant Program (SGP II), which received 88 proposals and recommended 22 for funding.

This statement outlines the United States' approach to climate research through the U.S. Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) and the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), while affirming its support for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).

This report examines the biophysical effects of deforestation on climate stability beyond carbon sequestration, arguing that current policies undervalue forest services and fail to account for impacts on local temperatures, rainfall, and human health.