Contributions

How Embrapa Confronts Climate Change
Research, Development & Innovation to responsibly address climate emergencies. Explore Embrapa’s contributions below, all of which are connected by the goal of transforming the present and preparing the future of agriculture.
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Landscape systems approach
Integrated production systems including conservation and ecosystem services for multifunctional landscapes.check the technologies -
Conservationist agriculture
Conservationist and agroecological practices that protect soils, promote ecosystem services and increase agroecosystem sustainability.check the technologies -
Low-carbon or carbon removal techniques
Technologies that capture carbon or reduce emissions, promoting more sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural systems.check the technologies -
Conservation of genetic resources and the sustainable use of the biodiversity
Conservation and sustainable use of native species, including traditional know-how and valuing ecosystems and local production chains.check the technologies -
Bioinputs
Biological products sourced from microorganisms, plants or animals to be used in agricultural, environmental or industrial practices.check the technologies -
Short production and trade circuits
Solutions that directly connect farmers and consumers, valuing local products and increasing income.check the technologies -
Renewable energy
Technologies that use biomass and waste to generate clean energy and replace fossil fuels.check the technologies -
Genomics for climate adaptation
Use of genomic tools to select, improve and breed plants and animals that are more tolerant to climate stresses.check the technologies -
Environmental and land management
Land use planning with recovery of degraded areas and ecosystem protection.check the technologies -
Soil and water management
Practices that ensure the rational use and conservation of water resources and soil fertility.check the technologies -
Climate risk management
Tools to anticipate and minimize climate impacts on agriculture, and inform policy and adaptation practices.check the technologies -
Sustainable intensification of production systems
Practices that increase productivity without expanding agricultural frontiers, optimizing resources and protecting the environment.check the technologies -
Recovery of degraded areas
Techniques to restore soils and production environments that have been impacted by inadequate and/or intensive land use.check the technologies -
Reducing food loss and food waste
Technologies and processes that reduce losses from production to consumption, promoting food efficiency.check the technologies -
Ecosystem restoration
Practices that rebuild the functionality of natural or production ecosystems with native species.check the technologies -
One Health
Approach to integrate the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems for sustainable solutions.Check the technologies -
Ecosystem services
Benefits nature generates for agriculture and society, such as pollination, climate regulation, and water provision.check the technologies -
Adaptive management techniques
Production practices that increase resilience to climate change, such as the use of drought- or flood-resistant cultivars.check the technologies -
Digital transition and inclusion
Actions that broaden access to digital technologies in the fields, promoting equality and production innovation.check the technologies
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