Natural Climate Solutions for China: The Last Mile to Carbon Neutrality

• DOI: 10.1007/s00376-021-1031-0
• Publication Date: 2021-03-24T04:46:52Z
• Authors: Zhangcai Qin; Xi Deng; Bronson Griscom; Yao Huang; Tingting Li; Pete Smith; Wenping Yuan; Wen Zhang
• Keywords: Carbon neutrality; Neutrality

There is no shortcut to a carbon neutral society; solutions are urgently required from both energy & industrial sectors and global ecosystems. While the former is often held accountable and emphasized in terms of its emissions reduction capability, the latter (recently termed natural climate solutions) should also be assessed for potential and limitations by the scientific community, the public, and policy makers.