{"id":13280,"date":"2024-12-27T17:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T17:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=13280"},"modified":"2025-03-24T13:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T13:34:56","slug":"chinas-forest-planting-efforts-could-offset-one-third-of-hard-to-abate-emissions-by-2060","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/chinas-forest-planting-efforts-could-offset-one-third-of-hard-to-abate-emissions-by-2060\/","title":{"rendered":"China&#8217;s Forest Planting Efforts Could Offset One-Third of Hard-to-Abate Emissions by 2060"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study from Peking University reveals how China\u2019s forestation efforts could significantly contribute to its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, offering a vital strategy to offset difficult-to-reduce emissions.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A team of researchers led by Piao Shilong, a professor at Peking University&#8217;s Institute of Carbon Neutrality, has made striking <a href=\"https:\/\/newsen.pku.edu.cn\/news_events\/news\/research\/14632.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">strides in understanding<\/a> China&#8217;s carbon sequestration potential through strategic land-use changes, such as forest planting. Their findings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-54846-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in Nature Communications, suggest that China\u2019s forests could play a crucial role in offsetting carbon emissions, providing valuable insight as the nation aims for carbon neutrality by 2060.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study elaborates on how land-use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) can significantly contribute to carbon sequestration, a major policy pillar for China under the Paris Agreement. As the world\u2019s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide grapples with its environmental commitments, the research offers a beacon of hope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research confirms that China\u2019s ongoing forestation efforts have turned the country\u2019s land-use changes into a significant carbon sink. According to the study, from 1994 to 2018, China\u2019s forests absorbed an impressive amount of carbon, aligning with the country\u2019s national greenhouse gas inventories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2060 involves balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal. Land-based solutions, particularly through forestation, are critical in this effort. While various models have previously offered differing estimates on how much carbon China&#8217;s forests can sequester, this study offers a more accurate insight into their role within the nation&#8217;s carbon budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The study confirms that planting trees and restoring forests have made China&#8217;s land-use changes a significant carbon sink. This means more carbon is absorbed by the land than is emitted, about one-third of hard-to-abate emissions by 2060.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continued forestation, at the current pace, can aid China in offsetting emissions that are difficult to cut back in other sectors like energy and industry. These findings are aligned with China&#8217;s goals to abate tough emissions through consistent afforestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study cautions that the capability to sequester carbon through forestation will plateau as available land diminishes. After mid-century, the potential for new forests to capture carbon is expected to decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers emphasize the importance of extending forestation efforts beyond 2035, as these are vital for maximizing carbon removal from the LULUCF sector to ensure the carbon neutrality target is met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research introduces a refined model, OSCAR-China, to provide precise estimates of carbon removal through land-use changes. This model incorporates both direct and indirect effects, offering a clearer picture of the actual carbon capture by China\u2019s forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This study carries significant implications for policymakers, offering actionable insights on maximizing carbon sequestration strategies. Although forestation plays an important role, the study underscores that it cannot be China&#8217;s sole strategy for achieving carbon neutrality. Efforts across all sectors, particularly energy and industry, will be crucial for broader emissions reduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, improving carbon accounting methods is essential to accurately measure land-based carbon sequestration efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A team of researchers led by Piao Shilong, a professor at Peking University&#8217;s Institute of Carbon Neutrality, has made striking strides in understanding China&#8217;s carbon sequestration potential through strategic land-use changes, such as forest planting. 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