Invisible, Indispensable: Why COP31 Must Put Microbial Ecosystems on the Climate Agenda

Microbial ecosystems are vital for soil health, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and climate resilience, warranting greater attention in the COP31 climate agenda, write Dr Kanika Chowdhary, Associate Fellow, Social Transformation & CSR Division and Dr Mayurika Goel, Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).