Teal Carbon And Freshwater Wetland Carbon Dynamics: A Synthesis of Stocks, Sequestration, Emissions, And Methodological Challenges

@article{1716792,
      author = {Sannu Singh Rawat, Dr. Rohit Misra, Dr. Vikas Bansal, Dr. Doraj Kamal Jamuwa},
      title = {Teal Carbon And Freshwater Wetland Carbon Dynamics: A Synthesis of Stocks, Sequestration, Emissions, And Methodological Challenges},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {10},
      pages = {2630-2634},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1716792.pdf},
      abstract = {Freshwater wetlands are among the most carbon-dense yet threatened ecosystems on Earth. This seminar paper synthesises five peer-reviewed studies on teal carbon quantification, methane emissions from constructed waterbodies, vegetation-mediated carbon sequestration, wetland conversion to agriculture, and methodological challenges in peatland carbon estimation. Peatlands alone store 387–442 Pg C globally — exceeding blue and green carbon systems per unit area. However, methane emissions, land-use conversion, drainage, and biases in carbon accounting substantially reduce their net climate benefit. The paper concludes with recommendations for conservation, restoration, and improved accounting to support nature-based climate solutions.},
      keywords = {Teal Carbon, Peatlands, Carbon Sequestration, Methane Emissions, Wetland Degradation, Apparent Carbon Accumulation Rate, Natural Climate Solutions, Soil Organic Carbon.},
      month = {April},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716792}
  }