Dear CEM members,
We are glad to announce our next CEM Dialogue:
Teal Carbon Resilience: The Key Role of Wetlands in Climate Solutions
Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, encompassing carbon sequestered in vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved and particulate organic matter. These wetlands play a role in regulating greenhouse gases but are vulnerable to degradation from pollution, land-use changes, water extraction, and landscape modifications. When degraded, they can release methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Given the fragility of these ecosystems, urgent conservation and management efforts are necessary. Prioritizing research on teal carbon is crucial for addressing global climate change and developing nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. The current talk emphasizes the importance of prioritizing wetland conservation to sustain teal carbon pools. Restoration in urban-rural areas can help mitigate climate change impacts, and developing new teal carbon ecosystems can serve as effective carbon sinks. Key considerations include ensuring water availability and selecting suitable vegetation. Additionally, teal carbon ecosystems contribute to groundwater management, flood mitigation, and heat island reduction, supporting sustainable urban adaptation. Further research on teal carbon's status, restoration, and climate responses is essential for understanding its role in global climate change mitigation.
Date: October 28
Time: 10:00ET / 16:00CEST / 19:30IST