Science-based evidence on agricultural policies to mitigate GHG emissions
Abstract
The Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) sector accounts for approximately 20% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this significant share, AFOLU has received comparatively limited policy attention relative to other major emitting sectors, such as energy and transport. We review ex-post analyses of emission reduction strategies within the AFOLU sector to facilitate more informed policymaking. We found that non-market-based instruments are substantially more effective, achieving emission decreases over six times greater than those realized through market-based approaches. Among all policies, the best results are produced by protected areas.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Forest Management and Policy
Agricultural Economics and Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Agriculture & Food Security
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN