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This review aims to evaluate the carbon balance and climate change mitigation potential of Mediterranean olive agroecosystems.

July 23, 2026AgricultureOpen Access

Carbon Balance and Climate Change Mitigation in Mediterranean Olive Agroecosystems: Moving Beyond Soil Organic Carbon

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Review synthesizes carbon dynamics in olive agroecosystems, highlighting integrated frameworks for mitigation.

This review aims to evaluate the carbon balance and climate change mitigation potential of Mediterranean olive agroecosystems.
Synthesized knowledge on carbon dynamics from a system-level perspective.
Assessed the interactions of biomass growth, soil carbon stabilization, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Critically reviewed existing assessments for methodological inconsistencies and life-cycle assumptions.
SOC is the most persistent carbon pool, affected by organic inputs and disturbances.
Management practices can either enhance carbon inputs or lead to losses through trade-offs.
Climate mitigation should utilize integrated carbon balance frameworks beyond just SOC stock.

Gkotsis et al. (2026) studied this question.

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