Carbon Sequestration Potential of Urban Parks

Dear Colleagues,

In the context of the climate laws that that are being approved all over the world, and with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050, municipalities must play an important political role in leading by example during this crucial process intent on the sustainable development of Earth. Due to urbanization, cities are under constant stress, and environmental sustainability is in constant danger. Sustainable urbanism practices, under the rules of green cities, must be developed and implemented. Urban parks are crucial for that purpose because among many ecosystem services, they allow for carbon sequestration in biomass and in soil, and thus may improve carbon neutrality. However, to improve carbon accountability, we need more scientific information about biomass and soil carbon sequestration. This Special Issue of Environments gathers a collection of scientific quantitative information surrounding the carbon sequestration of green urban practices, with specific focus being given to urban parks.

Prof. Dr. Joaquim Esteves Da Silva
Dr. Luís Pinto Da Silva
Guest Editors

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• carbon neutrality
• urban parks
• biomass carbon sequestration
• soil carbon sequestration
• green urbanization
• urbanization