{"id":34548,"date":"2025-03-03T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T03:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/?p=34548"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:34:27","slug":"half-of-land-use-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-can-be-mitigated-through-peat-swamp-forest-and-mangrove-conservation-and-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/2025\/03\/03\/half-of-land-use-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-can-be-mitigated-through-peat-swamp-forest-and-mangrove-conservation-and-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Half of land use carbon emissions in Southeast Asia can be mitigated through peat swamp forest and mangrove conservation and restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to approximately 34% of the world\u2019s mangrove forests, representing a crucial component of coastal ecosystems. From Singapore\u2019s Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to Thailand\u2019s Tarutao National Park, these peatlands and mangrove act as natural carbon sinks by absorbing more carbon than they release, with the excess accumulating as partially decomposed organic matter in oxygen-poor conditions. Despite their ecological significance, these mangroves face threats from urban development, agriculture, and climate change, necessitating urgent conservation and restoration efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In \u2018Half of land use carbon emissions in Southeast Asia can be mitigated through peat swamp forest and mangrove conservation and restoration\u2019 (<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nature Communications<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 2025), Sasmito et al. explore the role that peat swamp forests (PSFs) and mangroves play in mitigating carbon emissions in Southeast Asia through a comprehensive analysis of land-use changes from 2001 to 2022. Using a combination of data collection, emissions estimation, and spatial analysis, the study quantifies the impact of deforestation, tree cover loss, and human activities such as agriculture and development on these ecosystems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:260}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The SEA region contributes approximately one-third of global land-use change carbon emissions, with a substantial portion stemming from human activities in PSFs and mangroves. Between 2001 and 2022, changes in these ecosystems released nearly half of the region\u2019s total land-use emissions, mainly due to deforestation and land conversion. While degraded PSFs and mangroves continue to release significant carbon emissions, they also have the potential to absorb and store carbon through natural regrowth and restoration efforts. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Associate Professor Massimo Lupascu (NUS Geography), the study\u2019s PI and senior author, highlighted in <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/news\/2025\/02\/10\/peatlands-and-mangroves-key-to-reducing-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-finds-international-study\/\">NUS News<\/a> the immense climate mitigation potential of protecting peatlands and mangroves, stating, \u201cIf we conserved and restored the carbon-dense peatlands and mangroves in Southeast Asia, we could mitigate approximately 770 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) annually, or nearly double Malaysia\u2019s national greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 In this regard, the authors not only emphasise the severity of carbon emissions from land-use changes but also present conservation and restoration as viable solutions t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">o mitigate these impacts.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:260}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As Dr Sigit Sasmito (NUS Geography, NUS Environmental Studies Institute, and James Cook University) remarked, \u201cThese ecosystems pack a climate mitigation punch far beyond their size, offering one of the most scalable and impactful natural solutions to combat the planet&#8217;s climate crisis.\u201d His statement reinforces the researchers\u2019 call for ASEAN governments to integrate peatland and mangrove conservation into their national climate strategies, highlighting the dual benefits of reducing emissions and strengthening climate resilience. By investing in the protection and restoration of these vital ecosystems, SEA nations can take meaningful steps toward meeting their climate commitments while safeguarding the livelihoods of communities that depend on wetlands. Ultimately, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as Assistant Professor Pierre Taillardat (Asian School of the Environment, NTU)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> highlights, the economic and environmental potential of wetland conservation is a \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">win-win scenario where livelihoods and sustainable ecosystems thrive together\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:260}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read the article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-025-55892-0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:260}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more insights, check out the study\u2019s coverage in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/news\/2025\/02\/10\/peatlands-and-mangroves-key-to-reducing-carbon-emissions-in-southeast-asia-finds-international-study\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NUS News.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:260}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34549\" style=\"width: 1253px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34549\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/iStock-1535512566-e1740790331539.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1253\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/iStock-1535512566-e1740790331539.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/iStock-1535512566-e1740790331539-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/iStock-1535512566-e1740790331539-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/iStock-1535512566-e1740790331539-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: iStock\/sevenrayzen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to approximately 34% of the world\u2019s mangrove forests, representing a crucial component of coastal ecosystems. 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