The rapid urbanization of megacities is reshaping landscapes and impacting carbon dynamics, and these changes are starkly evident in Shanghai. According to recent research, the city has experienced substantial reductions in carbon stocks due to relentless urban expansion driven by economic and population demands.
This study, utilizing integrated Future Land Use Simulation (FLUS) and the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs (INvest) models, provides illuminating insights on how land use transformations have affected carbon storage within the city. Analyzing data from the period between 2010 and 2020, the researchers discovered alarming trends: annual carbon stocks declined by approximately 165.06 × 104 Mg, predominantly due to the conversion of cultivated land, woodland, and grassland to construction land.
Shanghai, as one of the world’s largest megacities, has undergone significant land…
