Sea level rise is a major impact of climate change, the main cause of which has been identified as increased greenhouse emissions (GHG) since Industrial Revolution. Sea level rise and various anthropogenic activities leading to saltwater intrusion have affected the low-lying agricultural areas of South Asia. In addressing climate change related issues, both mitigation of GHG emissions and adopting appropriate adaptation measures to minimize the impacts are necessary. In addressing the salinity issue, remedial measures adopted on salt-affected soils to reduce the salinity effect could enhance future climate change if they cause high levels of net GHG emissions. Therefore this study will select the best agricultural management practices for the salt affected soils in rice cropping systems of the South Asian region considering net GHG emissions and other socioeconomic benefits associated with the adopted measures. The outcome of this collaborative project will be used to raise awareness among farmers for adopting climate-friendly best management practices (BMPs) for salt-affected soils and make recommendations for policymakers in developing adaptation policies and strategies within the respective countries and the region as a whole.
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Best agriculture management practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from salinity affected tropical coastal paddy fields: A case study from Sri Lanka
Report on the Times Higher Education (THE) Eurasia Universities Summit 2025
Soil Salinity Levels Caused by Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Paddy Areas of Sri Lanka
Amendment of organic manure to natural saline soil reduced N2O but enhanced CO2 and CH4 emissions
Evaluation of best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits for salt-affected paddy soils in South Asia
Carbon Footprints of Agriculture Sector
Study of salinity levels and impact of saltwater intrusion on coastal paddy areas of wet zone of Sri Lanka