{"id":93327,"date":"2026-03-17T17:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=93327"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:50:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:20:20","slug":"carbon-sequestration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/carbon-sequestration\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Sequestration, Types, Importance, Benefits &#038; India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon sequestration is one of the most important solutions to fight climate change. As the level of <\/span><b>carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the atmosphere increases, it leads to global warming and environmental imbalance. Carbon sequestration helps in capturing and storing this excess carbon, making our planet healthier and more sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying carbon sequestration is closely linked to <\/span><b>Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><b> Climate Action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and reduce its impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Carbon Sequestration Types<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon Sequestration can be classified into different types based on how and where carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) is captured and stored. Each type plays an important role in reducing atmospheric carbon and maintaining environmental balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Biological Carbon Sequestration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological carbon sequestration is a natural process where living organisms like plants, trees, and soil absorb and store carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trees and forests act as major carbon sinks by storing carbon in their trunks, branches, leaves, and roots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil stores carbon in the form of organic matter such as dead plants and microorganisms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grasslands and agricultural lands also capture and store carbon effectively<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands and mangroves are highly efficient in storing \u201cblue carbon\u201d for long periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps improve soil fertility and supports biodiversity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is cost-effective and environmentally friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Geological Carbon Sequestration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geological carbon sequestration involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it deep underground in rock formations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CO\u2082 is captured from power plants, factories, and industrial processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gas is compressed into liquid form and transported through pipelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injected into deep underground reservoirs such as depleted oil and gas fields<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stored in saline aquifers and porous rock layers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can trap carbon for thousands to millions of years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires advanced technology and careful monitoring to prevent leakage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Ocean Carbon Sequestration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean carbon sequestration refers to the process by which oceans absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceans absorb nearly 25-30% of global CO\u2082 emissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoplankton use CO\u2082 for <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/photosynthesis\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photosynthesis<\/strong><\/a>, forming the base of the marine food chain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon is stored in deep ocean layers through biological and chemical processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marine ecosystems like seagrasses and mangroves store large amounts of carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps regulate global climate and temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess CO\u2082 can lead to ocean acidification, affecting marine life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Technological (Artificial) Carbon Sequestration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type uses human-made technologies to capture and store carbon dioxide efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CO\u2082 is captured directly from industrial emissions or the atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stored underground or reused in products like fuels and building materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps reduce large-scale industrial carbon emissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still expensive and requires high energy input<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important for achieving long-term climate goals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Carbon Sequestration in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO\u2082 equivalent through increased forest and tree cover under the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/paris-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Paris Agreement<\/strong><\/a> commitments<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forests are the largest carbon sinks in India, with programs like the Green India Mission focusing on afforestation and reforestation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agroforestry practices (growing trees along with crops) are widely promoted to increase carbon storage while supporting farmers\u2019 income<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil carbon sequestration is being improved through sustainable farming methods like organic farming, crop rotation, and reduced tillage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangroves and coastal ecosystems, especially in regions like Sundarbans, act as powerful \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/blue-carbon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>blue carbon<\/strong><\/a>\u201d sinks storing large amounts of carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is encouraging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies in industries to reduce emissions from power plants and factories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government schemes like National Afforestation Programme and CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund) support increasing green cover<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoration of degraded lands and wastelands is being carried out to improve carbon absorption capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Carbon Sequestration Importance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon sequestration is essential for maintaining environmental balance and reducing the harmful effects of climate change. The importance are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/global-warming\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>global warming<\/strong><\/a> by lowering the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls climate change by capturing and storing carbon released from human activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves air quality, leading to a healthier environment and reduced pollution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports biodiversity by protecting forests, wetlands, and marine ecosystems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhances soil fertility by increasing organic carbon content, improving crop productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps countries achieve climate targets like carbon neutrality and emission reduction goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects natural ecosystems such as forests and mangroves, which act as major carbon sinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces pressure on oceans by limiting excess CO\u2082 absorption, thereby lowering the risk of ocean acidification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carbon Sequestration is the process of capturing and storing CO\u2082 to reduce climate change. 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