Land-Based Mitigation Technologies for Spain
As part of the LANDMARC deliverable “D2.1: National Narratives” the Spain team has been refining the technology focus of the case study.
Spain, due to its geographical location and socioeconomic characteristics, faces significant risks derived from climate change. It has a relatively low population density, therefore land competition is not as high as in other European countries. Key sectors in the Spanish economy, such as agriculture, forestry, tourism, and transport, depend closely on the climate. As a vulnerable country to climate change, the policy framework emphasizes both in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The LMTs studied in Spain are:
Agroforestry and grassland management: Dehesas and Montados are two endemic ecosystems that have traditionally been used for agroforestry, however, little is known about their carbon sequestration potential.
Forest land: converting unproductive and degraded agricultural lands to grasslands or forests can increase soil carbon sequestration, although more studies are needed on this topic.
