Biodiversity & Natural CapitalExplainer
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Explainer: Microbiomes & soil health in ecosystems
Soil microbiomes contain up to 10 billion organisms per gram and drive 90% of soil nutrient cycling. This explainer covers how microbial communities underpin ecosystem productivity, carbon sequestration potential of 1.5–3.5 Gt CO₂/year, and practical frameworks for assessment and management.