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CARBON SEQUESTRATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carbon sequestration
1, record 1, English, carbon%20sequestration
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in a carbon reservoir. 2, record 1, English, - carbon%20sequestration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While some authors use the designations "carbon capture and storage" and "carbon sequestration" as synonyms, they refer to different concepts. The designation "carbon capture and storage" refers to the process of isolating and collecting carbon dioxide from industrial and energy-related sources and transporting it to a storage location to prevent its release in the atmosphere. 3, record 1, English, - carbon%20sequestration
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- séquestration de carbone
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9questration%20de%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- piégeage de carbone 1, record 1, French, pi%C3%A9geage%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus qui consiste à retirer du carbone de l'atmosphère pour le stocker dans un réservoir de carbone. 2, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9questration%20de%20carbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que certains auteurs utilisent les désignations «séquestration de carbone» et «captage et stockage de carbone» comme des synonymes, elles font référence à des notions différentes. En effet, la désignation «captage et stockage de carbone» fait référence au processus consistant à isoler et à recueillir le dioxyde de carbone de sources liées à l'industrie et à l'énergie, puis à le transporter dans un lieu de stockage afin d'en empêcher la diffusion dans l'atmosphère. 3, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9questration%20de%20carbone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- secuestro de carbono
1, record 1, Spanish, secuestro%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Silviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biologic carbon sequestration
1, record 2, English, biologic%20carbon%20sequestration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... land use activities can also result in GHG [greenhouse gas] removals. For example, as forests recover and trees grow, carbon is removed from the atmosphere and converted into wood by trees, a process known as biologic carbon sequestration. 1, record 2, English, - biologic%20carbon%20sequestration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Sylviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séquestration biologique du carbone
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9questration%20biologique%20du%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les activités d'utilisation des terres peuvent aussi entraîner des absorptions de GES [gaz à effet de serre]. Par exemple, à mesure que les forêts se rétablissent et que les arbres se développent, le carbone est retiré de l'atmosphère et transformé en bois par les arbres, un processus connu sous le nom de séquestration biologique du carbone. 1, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9questration%20biologique%20du%20carbone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Climate Change
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carbon sequestration quantification protocol 1, record 3, English, carbon%20sequestration%20quantification%20protocol
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While it is well known that forages create valuable carbon sinks, to date no approved carbon sequestration quantification protocol has been approved for Canadian conditions. 1, record 3, English, - carbon%20sequestration%20quantification%20protocol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Changements climatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- protocole de quantification de carbone séquestré
1, record 3, French, protocole%20de%20quantification%20de%20carbone%20s%C3%A9questr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même s'il est bien connu que les fourrages créent des puits de carbone très utiles, aucun protocole de quantification du carbone séquestré n'a encore été approuvé à ce jour pour les conditions canadiennes. 1, record 3, French, - protocole%20de%20quantification%20de%20carbone%20s%C3%A9questr%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Climate Change
- Silviculture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Feasibility Assessment of Afforestation for Carbon Sequestration
1, record 4, English, Feasibility%20Assessment%20of%20Afforestation%20for%20Carbon%20Sequestration
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FAACS 1, record 4, English, FAACS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Changements climatiques
- Sylviculture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Étude de faisabilité sur le boisement comme mode de piégeage du carbone
1, record 4, French, %C3%89tude%20de%20faisabilit%C3%A9%20sur%20le%20boisement%20comme%20mode%20de%20pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EFBMPC 1, record 4, French, EFBMPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
1, record 5, English, Carbon%20Sequestration%20Leadership%20Forum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSLF 1, record 5, English, CSLF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum is an international climate change initiative that is focused on development of improved cost-effective technologies for the separation and capture of carbon dioxide for its transport and long-term safe storage. The purpose of the CSLF is to make these technologies broadly available internationally; and to identify and address wider issues relating to carbon capture and storage. This could include promoting the appropriate technical, political, and regulatory environments for the development of such technology. 2, record 5, English, - Carbon%20Sequestration%20Leadership%20Forum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Mesures antipollution
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
1, record 5, French, Carbon%20Sequestration%20Leadership%20Forum
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CSLF 2, record 5, French, CSLF
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Forum sur le leadership en matière de séquestration du carbone 3, record 5, French, Forum%20sur%20le%20leadership%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
- FLSC 4, record 5, French, FLSC
masculine noun
- FLSC 4, record 5, French, FLSC
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 2004, le BRGM participe aux travaux du CSLF (Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum) qui a pour objectifs de promouvoir le développement de technologies performantes et économes pour la séparation, la capture, le transport et le stockage du CO2, de disséminer ces technologies au plan international et de favoriser le développement du concept. 5, record 5, French, - Carbon%20Sequestration%20Leadership%20Forum
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Carbon Sequestration Program
1, record 6, English, Carbon%20Sequestration%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of this program is to contribute to carbon sequestration in sinks in developing countries, through environmentally-sound initiatives that aim to reverse or prevent deforestation, land degradation and desertification (in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas); preserve and enhance wetlands; afforest degraded landscapes and promote the sustainable management of forest, trees in agricultural landscapes and agricultural soil. 1, record 6, English, - Carbon%20Sequestration%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de séquestration du carbone
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Programme de piégeage du carbone 2, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20carbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de séquestration du carbone. Le niveau de concentration des gaz à effet de serre dans l'atmosphère peut être réduit par la séquestration du carbone dans des puits naturels tels que les forêts et possiblement les milieux humides, les sols et les océans. Assurer la durabilité des pratiques d'utilisation des terres ainsi que la protection et la mise en valeur de ces puits est donc un élément important de l'atténuation du changement climatique. L'objectif de ce programme est de contribuer à la séquestration du carbone dans les puits des pays en développement. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Programme de piégeage du carbone vise à favoriser le piégeage du carbone par les puits dans les pays en développement. Cet objectif pourrait être atteint grâce à des initiatives respectueuses de l'environnement visant à inverser ou à prévenir le déboisement. La dégradation des terres et la désertification (dans les régions arides, semi-arides et subhumides sèches), à préserver et mettre en valeur les terres humides, à boiser les paysages dégradés et paysages agricoles et des sols agricoles. 2, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Bien que les deux appellations soit acceptées, la plus juste est Programme de séquestration du carbone. Renseignement obtenu du Programme de l'environnement et du changement climatique, Direction générale du partenariat canadien, Agence canadienne de développement international. 3, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Soils (Agriculture)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Carbon Sequestration by Agricultural Soil
1, record 7, English, Carbon%20Sequestration%20by%20Agricultural%20Soil
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: Parliamentary Research Branch, 2001. 1, record 7, English, - Carbon%20Sequestration%20by%20Agricultural%20Soil
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sols (Agriculture)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- La séquestration du carbone par les sols agricoles
1, record 7, French, La%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone%20par%20les%20sols%20agricoles
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: Parliamentary Research Branch, 2001. 1, record 7, French, - La%20s%C3%A9questration%20du%20carbone%20par%20les%20sols%20agricoles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carbon sequestration potential of agricultural sinks 1, record 8, English, carbon%20sequestration%20potential%20of%20agricultural%20sinks
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- possibilités de piégeage du carbone par les puits agricoles
1, record 8, French, possibilit%C3%A9s%20de%20pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20carbone%20par%20les%20puits%20agricoles
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Protocole de Kyoto sur les changements climatiques/Mémoire au Cabinet sur les changements climatiques. 1, record 8, French, - possibilit%C3%A9s%20de%20pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20carbone%20par%20les%20puits%20agricoles
Record 8, Key term(s)
- possibilité de piégeage du carbone par les puits agricoles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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