
Wetlands and peatlands are key
ecosystems containing approximately
20% of global soil organic carbon stocks.
Peat swamp forests have sequestered
carbon for millennia, storing a globally
significant reservoir below ground.
Citation
CIAT. 2016. Big win: Protecting Wetland and Peatland Ecosystems. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. 1 P.
Authors
- International Center for Tropical Agriculture