🌍 Sudanese Researchers Making Global Impact

We are delighted to share the publication of a new research paper by Dr. Salim Edris, developed over nearly two years in collaboration with colleagues across the EU and the UK as part of the AGROMIX Project. This study explores how agroforestry and alternative land-use systems can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change — offering valuable insights into sustainable land management in Europe and beyond. 📝 Abstract: Agroforestry has recently been recognized as a strategic tool for greenhouse gas mitigation and as an integrated approach to sustainable land use due to its environmental benefits. This paper aims to estimate the net emissions and removals from silvopastoral and silvoarable systems by quantifying their areas across the EU27, the UK, and Switzerland, using advanced land-cover mapping and Copernicus high-resolution datasets. The analysis identified 9.2 million hectares of agroforestry systems—6 million hectares of silvopastoral and 3.2 million hectares of silvoarable—mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Together, these systems could remove approximately 81.7 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year while emitting 49.9 million tonnes, resulting in a net removal of 31.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually. From a broader perspective, the EU27 reported 3180.2 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions in 2018, with the LULUCF sector acting as a net sink, removing 260.8 million tonnes (–8.2%) of total emissions. When integrated within the agricultural sector, agroforestry could further enhance greenhouse gas mitigation—potentially offsetting 54% of agricultural emissions. Moreover, expanding agroforestry systems to 30% of target areas could result in an additional 49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent sequestered per year and 1.7 billion more trees planted. 🔬 These findings underscore the positive role of agroforestry systems in supporting the EU’s 2030 climate and reforestation goals, and highlight the need for integrated management strategies to fully harness their mitigation potential. 📘 This publication represents a significant contribution to advancing scientific understanding of the link between sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, showcasing the impactful role of Sudanese researchers in addressing global environmental challenges. 📄 Read the full paper here: 🔗 https://doi.org/10.3390/land14112162