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World Heritage forests : carbon sinks under pressure

Complete Title: 
World Heritage forests : carbon sinks under pressure
IUCN Publication
Abstract: 

World Heritage forests are some of the most biodiversity-rich habitats on Earth and play a crucial role in climate regulation by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. However, these forests are under increasing anthropogenic pressures, including climate change. By combining remote sensing data with site-level monitoring, this report has quantified the climate benefits of World Heritage forests for the first time, assessed the impacts on carbon of common threats to World Heritage forests and identified sites that are net carbon sources. It therefore provides information to facilitate dialogues between policymakers and local stakeholders for the development of effective solutions aimed at maintaining the continuing role of World Heritage forests as sinks and stable carbon stores for future generations.

Imprint: 
Paris : UNESCO ; Washington DC : WRI ; Gland : IUCN, 2021
Physical Description: 
31p. : ill., maps
Publication Year: 
2021
ISBN: 
978-92-3-100480-3
Notes: 

Includes bibliographic references

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Edition: 
1
Language(s): 
English
Record created: 2021/11/02
Record updated: 2023/02/03