Stop arguing over plastic straws—there's a whole carbon rainbow out there that needs our attention! While we grapple with #ClimateChange, carbon wears many hats—or rather, colours. The carbon rainbow, a spectrum of different carbon types ranging from black to blue, each impacts our environment.
From black carbon's deadly role in heating the planet to green carbon’s vital part in absorbing greenhouse gases, understanding these variations is crucial for developing tailored solutions for #ClimateAction. But just like a rainbow, the real beauty lies in the diversity, offering scientists, businesses, and policymakers a roadmap for smarter environmental strategies.
While much of the focus remains on well-known forms of carbon like black and blue, #India is taking bold steps to shine a spotlight on a lesser-known yet critical form: teal carbon. Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, sequestered within vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved and particulate organic matter. In its first-ever ‘teal carbon’ study, conducted at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district, India has highlighted wetlands' pivotal role in addressing the challenges of climate adaptation and resilience.
This pilot study marks a significant moment in wetland conservation, seeking holistic nature-based solutions to combat climate change. As wetlands continue to face degradation due to pollution and land-use changes, the importance of protecting these ecosystems has never been more pressing. Left unchecked, degraded wetlands could release harmful greenhouse gases like methane, exacerbating climate issues rather than mitigating them.
Led by Professor Prof. (Dr.) Laxmi Kant Sharma from the Central University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, this study emphasises the fragility of teal carbon ecosystems. The project also investigates how biochar—a specialised charcoal—can be used to reduce methane emissions in wetlands. By focusing on these natural carbon sinks, India seems to be building a strategy for both conservation and climate adaptation, positioning itself at the forefront of global environmental research.
With wetlands holding the potential to increase groundwater levels, mitigate floods, and reduce urban heat islands, their preservation becomes a crucial part of our climate resilience strategy.
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2moThank you for sharing this inspiring initiative on World Sustainability Day. It's heartening to see GREW's commitment to a sustainable future through tangible actions like the 'Pledge a Tree' initiative. Planting 1,430 trees is a remarkable achievement, and I am grateful to be part of a community dedicated to environmental stewardship.