Mike Robbins has worked for the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Syria, for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome and with the European Commission in Brussels. He has a PhD from the University of East Anglia, UK, for studies on the relationship between climate change and agriculture. He currently works in New York.
'The soil is our greatest single sink for atmospheric carbon. Farmers hold the pivotal key to managing soil resources, mitigating climate change and ensuring a secure future. Dr Robbins's timely, thought-provoking and readable book examines the farming options. Readers will find his conclusions illuminating. This should be mandatory reading for national and international policy-makers.' Michael Stocking, Emeritus Professor of Natural Resource Development, University of East Anglia, UK 'This book is important - and timely too - as the world begins to realise the connection between climate change, crops, farmers and the soil. Robbins sets out the facts and cogently argues the case for 'cropping carbon'. This book is a must for all who care about the climate, the soil and those who depend directly on agriculture for their livelihoods.' William Critchley, Head, Sustainable Land Management Unit, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands 'Agricultural climate change mitigation urgently needs attention. Robbins' analysis shows the challenges and opportunities of trying to bring together food production and climate change mitigation in the developing world.' Lini Wollenberg, University of Vermont, USA, and CGIAR Challenge Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security