New Report: Protected Areas Crucial to Fighting Climate Change
A new report from the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) of IUCN underscores the vital role of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs) in combating climate change. The report, 'Enhancing climate change mitigation in protected areas', penned by Theodore Evans, offers tools for professionals and decision-makers to integrate climate change mitigation into existing PCAs.
PCAs play a crucial role in preserving ecosystems' capacity to remove and store carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation. The report identifies promising terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems for enhancing carbon sequestration and protecting carbon reservoirs within PCAs. By safeguarding 30% of land in strategic locations, around 500 billion tonnes of carbon could be sequestered. Similarly, protecting 30% of oceans could represent 20% of the carbon emission reductions needed to meet the Paris Agreement goal.
The publication provides tools for planning restoration projects and identifies climate-related resources for funding new or existing PCAs. It describes methodologies to quantify carbon elimination and storage in PCAs and hotspots of biodiversity important for climate change mitigation. Integrating climate change mitigation into PCA management can facilitate the inclusion of nature-based climate solutions in Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.
The report 'Enhancing climate change mitigation in protected areas' is a significant stride towards integrating climate change mitigation into PCA management and planning. It equips professionals and decision-makers with the necessary tools to harness the power of PCAs in combating climate change, ultimately contributing to the global effort to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
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