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Carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems

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09 July 2026

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FairCarboN Annual Meeting 2026

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10 July 2026

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FairCarboN International Conference 2028

Save The Date : Conférence internationale FairCarboN 2028 : Carbon Matters! from land to coast

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07 July 2026

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‘Pale’ barley: a promising avenue for more resilient agriculture

In the face of the challenges posed by climate change, the GREENSCALE project, coordinated by Fabien Chardon and Jean Alric, is exploring new strategies to improve crop resilience whilst reducing their dependence on nitrogen fertilisers. Among the avenues being investigated is the development of so-called ‘pale’ barley, characterised by a lower chlorophyll content.
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07 July 2026

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How can agroecology be rolled out more widely?

The Conversation highlights the PREFALIM and SLAM-B projects.

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09 July 2026

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Why is it that not all carbon is preserved in the same way in coastal sediments?

Salt marshes are known for their ability to accumulate organic carbon in their sediments. However, once buried, this organic matter is not necessarily preserved in the long term: it can be gradually broken down by microorganisms. The rate of this breakdown depends in particular on its origin and molecular composition, two parameters that are still difficult to characterise.
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09 July 2026

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When sediments shape coastal marshes… and their capacity to store carbon

Coastal marshes, and salt meadows in particular—which are situated within the tidal range—are particularly valuable coastal ecosystems. They protect the coastline from erosion, are home to remarkable biodiversity and constitute important natural carbon sinks. However, their ability to provide these services depends on their geomorphological evolution: a salt marsh must be able to advance towards the sea when conditions are favourable, but also gradually raise its surface through sediment accumulation in order to keep pace with rising sea levels.

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The exploratory PEPR FairCarboN aims to strengthen, structure, and enhance the international visibility of the French scientific community studying carbon in continental ecosystems, while also increasing its visibility among stakeholders. Co‑led by CNRS and INRAE, and funded with €40 million over seven years (2023–2029), FairCarboN seeks to clarify the potential contribution of continental ecosystems to climate‑change mitigation—an essential component for achieving the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement

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07 July 2026

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New Call for International Mobility 2026

A new FairCarboN Call for International Mobility is open from 1 September to 30 September 2026!

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09 July 2026

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Tilling the soil is not always bad for the climate and reduces the need for pesticides

Over the past few decades, tillage has come under increasing criticism. In particular, overly intensive tillage could promote mineralisation and thus the release of carbon stored in the organic matter of agricultural soils. But must tillage and climate protection really be seen as mutually exclusive if we are to farm sustainably?

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09 July 2026

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Gaining a better understanding of carbon storage in soils in the ‘Global South’

Soils are a major carbon sink and can help to mitigate climate change. However, in the ‘Global South’, there is still a lack of knowledge about how agricultural practices influence carbon storage in soils.

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