Introduction: India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses. While traditionally grown for their protein-rich seeds, there's a growing interest in the potential of pulses as a…
Introduction: Traditional cooking methods in India often involve the burning of biomass such as wood, crop residues, and dung, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. The distribution of improved cookstoves…
Introduction: Transitioning paddy cultivation towards carbon farming not only aids climate change mitigation but also offers multifaceted benefits to Indian farmers. Here are the key advantages: Enhanced Water Efficiency: Alternative…
Introduction: Rice farming or paddy cultivation plays a crucial role in India's agrarian landscape. As India grapples with climate change implications, optimizing paddy cultivation towards carbon farming presents an innovative…
Introduction: Bamboo, often termed as the "green gold," is gaining significance as a potential carbon offset solution. Being a fast-growing non-timber forest product, bamboo can play a pivotal role in…
Paddy cultivation, primarily referring to rice farming, has been integral to India's agricultural landscape for millennia. Given the prominence of rice as a staple food for a significant portion of…
Carbon Farming in India Carbon Farming in India Carbon farming holds considerable promise for India given the country's vast agricultural landscapes, its commitment to the Paris Agreement, and its intrinsic…
Carbon farming is an agricultural method aimed at sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil and agricultural crops. These practices are beneficial not only for mitigating climate change but also for…
Types of Carbon Credits Carbon Credits Carbon credits are tradable permits or certificates that represent the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) or an equivalent amount of another…
Carbon Credits Explained Carbon Credits Explained A carbon credit represents a reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions (or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases) from the atmosphere.…