DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjavs.2025.v12i09.001

Pages: 266-277

Regenerative agriculture (RA) is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) frameworks for addressing climate change, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and promoting sustainable land use. This review synthesizes current research on RA’s contributions to soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration, climate mitigation, and socio-ecological benefits. RA practices such as cover cropping, agroforestry, and reduced tillage can significantly enhance SOC, with global estimates suggesting potential carbon sequestration of up to 4 Gt CO₂e yr⁻¹ through combined approaches. These practices not only mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also improve soil health, water retention, and biodiversity, fostering resilience against climate variability. Synergies between RA and NbS frameworks amplify their capacity to deliver co-benefits, including food security and ecosystem restoration. However, challenges such as inconsistent methodologies, regional variability, and socio-economic barriers hinder widespread adoption. This article highlights the need for standardized metrics to quantify SOC gains and other ecological outcomes, ensuring robust comparisons across diverse agroecosystems. Furthermore, equitable adoption of RA requires addressing land access, financial incentives, and knowledge transfer to support smallholder farmers and marginalized communities. By integrating RA into NbS, policymakers and practitioners can advance climate goals while promoting sustainable development. This review calls for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative financing, and inclusive policies to scale RA effectively, maximizing its potential as a transformative strategy for climate resilience and environmental stewardship.