Publications by authors named "Janmanee Panyawai"
Seagrass ecosystems are important organic carbon (C) sinks with great potential to contribute to climate change mitigation strategies. However, the high spatial and temporal variability is a barrier to the accurate assessment of national C stocks. This study provides a national assessment of C within seagrass meadows, including spatial and temporal variations.
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- Seagrasses serve as vital carbon sinks in Southeast Asia, significantly contributing to climate change mitigation but lacking comprehensive national inventories and nature-based solutions.
- The study estimates national coastal blue carbon stocks in seagrass ecosystems across the region, revealing an average carbon storage of 121.95 Mg ha and a total carbon stock of 429.11 Tg, predominantly found in the Philippines.
- Despite their potential to offset CO emissions and economic value, current policies overlook blue carbon ecosystems in climate mitigation efforts, highlighting a need for greater recognition and integration of seagrass meadows in national and international frameworks.