Rapid urbanization is altering the ecosystem C budget. Yet, urban ecosystems have a large C sink capacity in soils and biota. Judicious planning and effective management can enhance C pool in urban ecosystems, and off-set some of the anthropogenic emissions.
Urban soils can be a remarkable carbon storage, but the long term sequestration in urban soils is difficult to estimate, especially in private yards. However, studies made in urban parks in cold climates might give a good reference.
This particular example perfectly highlights why Carbon Sequestration In Urban Ecosystems is so captivating.
The current baseline understanding is clear: urban green spaces are not just desirable but necessary for creating sustainable and resilient cities. Their role in carbon sequestration is a significant, albeit complex, contribution to climate change mitigation.
Overall, greenhouse gas emissions and urban heat islands may favor greening and the increase of carbon sequestration; other anthropogenic activities associated with pollution and urban sprawl hurt NBS carbon sequestration.
Urban trees play a critical role in mitigating climate change by capturing atmospheric CO2 and providing multiple co-benefits, including cooling urban environments, reducing building energy demand, and enhancing citizens physical and psychological well-being.
