UN systems to gear up to save farm sector from climate impact

ASHOK B SHARMA
Posted: 2008-02-11 23:51:23+05:30 IST
Updated: Feb 11, 2008 at 0009 hrs IST

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document suggested that UN systems would extend support in developing alternative eco-friendly fuels and engines for its use.

Keeping in view, the competition between fuel crops and food crops for land and water use, it said “It would promote research on second generation bio-fuels generated from cellulose, waste and other materials.” It would also deepen the understanding of the links among bio-fuels, food security, land, water use and biodiversity.

Also, the UN systems would support increased carbon sequestration through restoration of degraded lands and through improved agricultural land management. It would develop financial instruments to compensate poor farmers for environmental services they provide by adopting land-use and forestry practices that reduce carbon emissions. It would increase technical support to farmers in developing and implementing alternative agricultural practices....