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Can CO₂ Certificates for Humus contribute to Climate Protection?

Nadine Kraft, Axel Don | 15.04.2021


PB Public Relations
AK Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Humus is an important CO₂ store. CO₂ certificates are intended to create an incentive for agriculture to use the potential of humus build-up for climate protection. To be credible, these certificates must meet strict criteria. However, most do not. Learn more in our fact check. 

Participating scientists

Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture
Dr. Hans Marten Paulsen
Phone
+49 4539 8880 316
hans.paulsen@thuenen.de
Institute of Organic Farming
Head of Institute

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