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Beyond carbon sequestration: The critical oversight of emission avoidance in restoration of wetland ecosystems

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: •Restoration potential is understated when assessments ignore avoided emissions.•Avoided emissions from degraded wetlands are critical for near-term climate action.•Restoration targets should not be limited by assumptions about social resistance.

Source: Environmental Science and Ecotechnology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2026.100658

Authors: Shubiao Wu, Rebekka R.E. Artz, Alexandra Barthelmes, Shihao Cui, Diana Vigah Adetsu, Vera Eory, Mark S. Reed, Florian Humpenöder, Tom S. Heuts, Christian Fritz, Agata Klimkowska, Annalea Lohila

Institutions: Aarhus University, James Hutton Institute, Universität Greifswald, Scotland's Rural College, Leibniz Association, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Radboud University Nijmegen, Wetlands International, Finnish Meteorological Institute

Language: English

Topic: Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000

Funders: European Commission, HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme

Awards: G3097111946, WET HORIZONS - upgrading knowledge and solutions to fast-track wetland restoration across Europe

OpenAlex ID: W7118454978

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