Landscape
Varaha: Indo-Gangetic Plains Regenerative Agriculture Project
Varaha: Indo-Gangetic Plains Regenerative Agriculture Project
Indo-gangetic plains • India Started in January 2019 Active Agriculture, Agroforestry
Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications
Certification code 3346
Summary
Agriculture and allied sectors contribute to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making them a significant contributor to climate change. In 2018, global emissions from agriculture were 9.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent, with India ranking as the third-largest emitter.Conventional farming practices in India, such as flooding, transplanting, residue burning, and monocropping, contribute to high emissions and degrade soil health.