Brazilian Mangroves: Blue Carbon Hotspots of National and Global Relevance to Natural Climate Solutions

Brazilian Mangroves: Blue Carbon Hotspots of National and Global Relevance to Natural Climate Solutions

Mangroves are known for large carbon stocks and high sequestration rates in biomass and soils, making these intertidal wetlands a cost-effective strategy for some nations to compensate for a portion of their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, few countries have the national-level inventories r...

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Main Authors: Andre S. Rovai, Robert R. Twilley, Thomas A. Worthington, Pablo Riul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
Subjects:
Brazil
mangrove forests
blue carbon
hotspot
CO2 equivalent emissions
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2021.787533/full

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