In the face of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable food security, Carbon Sequestration, Emission Reduction, Grain Safeguards, Livelihood Improvements: Good Practices for Climate Smart Agriculture in China offers an in-depth look at China’s pioneering Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives. This book guides readers through the basics, methods, applications, and effects of CSA, featuring concrete example projects that showcase China’s innovative “triple-win” approach—boosting agricultural productivity, building climate resilience, and improving farmer livelihoods for sustainable development.
Drawing on expertise from international scholars to local farmers, the book combines theoretical insights, strategic frameworks, practical guidelines, and case studies, making it essential reading for policymakers, agricultural experts, and educators interested in sustainable agriculture. As China moves toward its 2060 carbon-neutrality target, this book not only documents the transformative impacts of CSA on China’s agricultural landscape but also serves as a global reference for climate-smart innovations.
This book offers readers a roadmap to green agriculture through practical pathways, actionable strategies, and inspirational success stories from China’s journey towards sustainability. Key highlights include:
- A comprehensive overview of China’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives.
- In-depth explanations of CSA fundamentals, methods, applications, and impacts.
- Case studies of successful CSA projects in China, showcasing examples of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods.
- Models that harmonize sustainable agriculture with climate adaptation and emissions reduction.
- Practical guidelines, strategic insights, and technical manuals designed for implementation.
- Contributions from diverse voices, including international experts and local farmers.
- Documentation of China’s progress toward its 2060 carbon-neutrality goal and its influence on agriculture.
- A global reference on climate-smart agricultural practices and a source of inspiration for sustainable farming.
Join China’s journey to a sustainable future and discover practical pathways for achieving resilient agricultural models that the world can follow.
Chapter 1 Introduction 0
1.1. Basic Connotations of CSA 1
1.2. Development of CSA abroad 2
1.3. Basic situation of CSA development in China 13
1.4. Revelation of international CSA to China’s agricultural development 15
1.5. Overview of China’s climate smart main grain crop production projects 19
1.6. Proposals for promoting CSA in China 22
Chapter 2 Practice of Climate Smart Wheat-Rice Production 0
2.1. Importance of wheat-rice production in China 28
2.2. Technologies to produce climate smart wheat stubble rice 29
2.3. Climate smart technology of wheat and rice production 57
2.4. A new and efficient fertilization technique for rice-wheat cropping system 77
2.5. Climate smart wheat-rice production model and practical results 88
Chapter 3 Practice of Climate Smart Wheat-Maize Production 0
3.1. Importance of wheat-maize production in China 95
3.2. Climate smart wheat-maize production technology system 96
3.3. High yield and high-efficiency cultivation techniques for wheat 117
3.4. High yield and high-efficiency cultivation techniques for maize 127
3.5. Practical effects of climate smart wheat-maize production 131
Chapter 4 Training Practice of Climate Smart Agricultural Technology 0
4.1. Objectives of technical training and services 139
4.2. Content of technical training and services 139
4.3. Technical training and service effectiveness 141
4.4. Experience in technical training and services 169
Chapter 5 Practice of Monitoring and Evaluation of Climate Smart Agriculture 0
5.1. Quality monitoring and evaluation 173
5.2. Environmental, social, and financial compliance 174
5.3. Bank performance 176
5.4. Risk of development results 178
Chapter 6 Experience of Climate Smart Agriculture in China 0
6.1. Main experience 180
6.2. Principal issues 183
6.3. Recommendation 183
