About this Research Topic
Climate Change has profoundly impacted the carbon cycle, particularly in terrestrial ecosystems, which play a critical role in sequestering atmospheric carbon. With rising global temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events, the ability of forests, grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems to store carbon is being altered. This Research Topic aims to explore the complex interactions between Climate Change and carbon sequestration processes in terrestrial ecosystems.
We invite contributions that examine how shifts in climate variables—such as temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration—affect carbon dynamics across different biomes and regions. We are particularly interested in studies addressing the following topics:
• Mechanisms of carbon sequestration in response to climate-driven changes in plant productivity, soil health, and microbial activity.
• Modeling the future carbon storage potential of terrestrial ecosystems under various climate scenarios.
• The role of land-use change, forest degradation, and afforestation/reforestation initiatives in modifying carbon stocks.
• Interactions between extreme events (e.g., droughts, wildfires, and storms) and carbon sequestration capacity.
• Policy implications and mitigation strategies to enhance carbon storage in the context of climate adaptation and ecosystem resilience.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that provide innovative insights into the influence of climate change on carbon sequestration. Contributions from interdisciplinary fields, including ecology, earth system science, and environmental management, are highly encouraged.
We invite contributions that examine how shifts in climate variables—such as temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration—affect carbon dynamics across different biomes and regions. We are particularly interested in studies addressing the following topics:
• Mechanisms of carbon sequestration in response to climate-driven changes in plant productivity, soil health, and microbial activity.
• Modeling the future carbon storage potential of terrestrial ecosystems under various climate scenarios.
• The role of land-use change, forest degradation, and afforestation/reforestation initiatives in modifying carbon stocks.
• Interactions between extreme events (e.g., droughts, wildfires, and storms) and carbon sequestration capacity.
• Policy implications and mitigation strategies to enhance carbon storage in the context of climate adaptation and ecosystem resilience.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that provide innovative insights into the influence of climate change on carbon sequestration. Contributions from interdisciplinary fields, including ecology, earth system science, and environmental management, are highly encouraged.
Keywords: Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, Land Use, Extreme Events, Terrestrial Ecosystems
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