The 4 per Thousand Initiative

The 4 per 1000 initiative is a global effort aimed at increasing soil carbon stocks to fight climate change. The idea is to raise the amount of carbon stored in farmland soils by 0.4% annually through practices like crop rotation, reduced tillage, and cover cropping. This extra carbon helps soil fertility and reduces the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. By improving soil health, the initiative supports sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate goals. It emphasizes that small, consistent changes in land management worldwide can collectively make a significant impact on mitigating climate change.