Standardized Metrics in Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Elena Simina Lakatos (), Sorin Daniel Vatca, Lucian-Ionel Cioca, Andreea Loredana Rhazzali (Birgovan), Erzsebeth Kis, Boris Boinceanu and Rodica Perciun
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Elena Simina Lakatos: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment Ernest Lupan, 400561 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sorin Daniel Vatca: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Lucian-Ionel Cioca: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment Ernest Lupan, 400561 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Andreea Loredana Rhazzali (Birgovan): Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment Ernest Lupan, 400561 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Erzsebeth Kis: Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment Ernest Lupan, 400561 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Boris Boinceanu: National Center for Research and Seeds Production, MD-2069 Balti, Moldova
Rodica Perciun: National Institute for Economic Research, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, MD-2005 Chișinău, Moldova

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 21, 1-31

Abstract: Regenerative agriculture (RA) is an alternative approach in combating climate change adaptation; however, its effective implementation at scale depends on the development and adoption of standardized metrics. The methodology of this systematic review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, in order to maintain a high level of transparency and rigor throughout the process of selecting and evaluating the included studies. This research identified the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a robust monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) framework, which combines direct measurements, proximal sensors and remote sensing to balance accuracy and costs. An innovative aspect of this work is the integration of both social and economic indicators for assessment of RA performance, highlighting the importance of incentives based on verifiable outcomes to support the long-term adoption of regenerative practices. In addition, innovations that can facilitate the scaling and validation of these metrics are explored, which encompasses the use of open and interoperable digital infrastructures to enhance connectivity and integration. This systematic approach contributes to the development of an integrated and adaptable setting for the evaluation and monitoring of RA, serving as a cornerstone for policy formulation and sustainable management strategies.

Keywords: regenerative agriculture; standardized metrics; climate change adaptation; climate change mitigation; monitoring; reporting; verification; socio-economic indicators; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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