| Sumario: | The study is a global meta-analysis on soil organic carbon in the Anthropocene, based on more than 25,000 primary studies. It examines how land-use change, land management, and climate change affect soil organic carbon levels.
Its main findings indicate that land conversion for agricultural production causes significant soil organic carbon loss, although certain practices can partially restore it, that forest land management tends to reduce soil organic carbon, and that indirect effects of climate change, such as wildfires, have a greater impact on soil organic carbon than rising temperatures.
The study provides evidence that can help decision-makers protect soil organic carbon stocks and promote restoration practices. It also highlights research areas that require more attention to better understand the factors influencing soil organic carbon.
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