Vegetation and soils can store large amounts of carbon. However, as a result of deforestation, biomass use, drainage of peatlands and other changes in land use, this sequestered carbon enters the atmosphere as CO₂ and contributes to the global climate crisis. To counteract this, measures such as building up humus in the soil or increasing the carbon sequestration potential of trees are necessary to sequester carbon from the atmosphere and promote their function as carbon sinks.

The development towards climate-friendly agricultural production means achieving high and high-quality yields with minimal resources, such as soil, water and pesticides, and with the least possible strain on natural resources. Breeding progress, optimized fertilization that corresponds to the actual nutrient requirements of the plant, or even early detection and defense against storage pests can make a significant contribution to the increase and stability of productivity and efficiency in crop production systems.

Recent sources of agricultural emissions, such as drained landscapes, livestock management, and production processes, offer great potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and prevention. The challenge is to identify and harness alternative approaches and methods to reduce GHG emissions without compromising farm and business economics. Research on and development of alternative use options and methods therefore makes a significant and sustainable contribution to climate change mitigation in the agricultural sector.

The preservation of biodiversity represents a crucial prerequisite for success in climate change mitigation and adaptation to the consequences of climate change. Insects play an essential role in maintaining ecosystems and contribute to environmental health. At the same time, the expansion of renewable energies is becoming increasingly important, as they can contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions in a sustainable and long-term manner. It is essential to implement these climate change mitigation measures in an environmentally sound manner that is consistent with habitat and species conservation.