Carbon-Focused Land Use Strategies: Pathways to Climate Resilience
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Use, Impact Assessment and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 128
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Land use plays a pivotal role in both mitigating and adapting to climate change. Effective carbon-focused land use strategies can enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable development, and help achieve global climate targets. This Special Issue, "Carbon-Focused Land Use Strategies: Pathways to Climate Resilience", seeks to explore innovative approaches to land use that prioritize carbon sequestration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen ecosystem services in the context of a rapidly changing climate. We invite contributions that address the intersection of carbon management, land use, and climate resilience, with a focus on interdisciplinary strategies. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, the following: carbon farming, forest management, agroforestry, soil carbon sequestration, land-based climate mitigation practices, and the roles of policy and governance in promoting carbon-focused land use strategies. Through a collection of research articles, case studies, and policy analyses, this Special Issue aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working to implement carbon-focused land use strategies for climate resilience.
This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:
- Carbon Sequestration and Land Use
Strategies for enhancing carbon sequestration through land management practices.
Case studies on the effectiveness of land-based carbon mitigation practices (e.g., reforestation, afforestation, and soil carbon sequestration).
- Agroforestry and Carbon Management
Integrating trees into agricultural landscapes for climate resilience.
The potential of agroforestry in sequestering carbon and improving land productivity.
- Soil Carbon and Sustainable Land Management
Best practices for soil carbon sequestration in various ecosystems.
The role of soil management in achieving carbon-neutral or carbon-negative land systems.
- Forest Management for Climate Resilience
Forest restoration and management strategies for enhancing carbon storage and biodiversity.
The impact of forest management practices on carbon emissions and land resilience.
- Policy and Governance for Carbon-Focused Land Use
Policy frameworks to incentivize carbon-focused land use strategies.
International cooperation and national-level policies to promote carbon management practices.
- Carbon-Intensive Land Use Practices and Trade-Offs
Examining trade-offs between land use for carbon sequestration and other socio-economic objectives, such as food production and biodiversity conservation.
Identifying synergies and conflicts between carbon-focused land use and other land use priorities.
- Technological Innovations in Carbon Monitoring and Land Use
Applications in remote sensing, GIS, and big data for monitoring carbon stocks and land use changes.
Emerging technologies for tracking and enhancing carbon sequestration on land.
- Carbon Markets and Land-Based Climate Solutions
The role of carbon markets in incentivizing carbon sequestration efforts.
Linking land use strategies with carbon offset projects and climate finance mechanisms.
- Community-Based Carbon Strategies and Land Resilience
The role of local communities in implementing carbon-focused land use strategies.
Engaging stakeholders and community-driven solutions for enhancing carbon sequestration and land resilience.
- Decarbonization of the Built Environment
Sustainable community development integrating land use strategies.
Sustainable urban–rural planning and design.
- Global and Regional Case Studies
Comparative studies on carbon-focused land use strategies across different regions.
Success stories and lessons learned from land-based carbon mitigation projects and programs.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Xiao Liu
Prof. Dr. Shifu Wang
Dr. Jinda Qi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- carbon sequestration
- land-based climate mitigation
- agroforestry
- soil carbon management
- forest restoration
- carbon markets
- sustainable land management
- land use strategies
- sustainable community
- policy and governance
- technological innovations
- climate resilience
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