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This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the potential and limitations of using soil carbon sequestration, specifically through regenerative grazing, to offset greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. While some estimates suggest significant carbon uptake potential, the document argues that these gains are often overstated because they fail to account for the finite capacity of soil, the reversibility of carbon storage, and the potent warming effects of methane and nitrous oxide emitted by ruminants.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the 'triple dividend' in agriculture: the simultaneous achievement of increased food security, improved adaptive capacity to climate change, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It argues that an international climate agreement under the UNFCCC should integrate these three goals to support a growing global population while mitigating environmental impact.

The BDMG Regenerative Agriculture Fund is a financial instrument designed by the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG) to support farmers in Minas Gerais, Brazil, in transitioning to regenerative agriculture (RA). Developed through the FiCS Innovation Lab with technical support from the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and other partners, the fund addresses barriers such as high risk perception, lack of technical knowledge, and limited access to affordable credit. The instrument employs a tri-partite structure combining credit guarantees, technical assistance, and a production support fund to mitigate the financial and productivity risks associated with the transition to RA.

This report chapter examines the ecological and economic failures of industrial agriculture and proposes a transition toward 'natural capitalism' in food production. It argues that while industrial methods increased raw output, they did so by depleting natural capital—specifically soil health and genetic diversity—and creating a chemical dependency that threatens long-term food security and climate stability. The text advocates for a shift toward biological farming, perennial polycultures, and ecosystem-based livestock management to restore soil carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute analyzes the environmental impacts of harvesting corn stover for cellulosic ethanol production in the United States, highlighting risks to soil carbon, nutrient pollution, and erosion, while evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate these effects.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute outlines two speculative carbon removal approaches: carbon mineralization and enhanced root crops. It details the theoretical potential, current barriers, and recommended federal research and development funding required to advance these technologies.