Carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems

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Carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems

Terrestrial ecosystems store about 2100 Gt C in living organisms, litter and soil organic matter, which is almost three times that currently present in the atmosphere.

Year: 2009

From collection: The Natural Fix? - The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation

Cartographer: Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal

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The Natural Fix? The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation

A rapid response assessment report released by UNEP to mark World Environment Day 2009

05 Jun 2009 Rapid Response Assessment