For some LDN interventions, the change in SOC will be closely linked with a change in land productivity and/or land cover, so SOC stock change can be estimated using the indicators for land productivity and land cover. However, for SLM technologies and approaches that do not change land cover or productivity markedly, monitoring SOC will be a high priority. Decision tree 4 can assist to define where tracking and monitoring of SOC is necessary for verifying LDN achievements.

• Framework to manage SOC fo LDN