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Carbon storage in Africa

Nature-based climate solutions should look beyond forests for opportunities in open ecosystems.

Carbon storage in Africa

Global efforts to mitigate climate change are embracing nature-based solutions. Although forest restoration is a promising way to store carbon, it should not distract policymakers from opportunities in non-forested ecosystems. This StoryMap describes how land-use decisions can enhance carbon storage in open savannas, grasslands, and shrublands.

Find out more on the Africa Knowledge Platform.

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