The carbon stock potential of the restored mangrove ecosystem of Pasarbanggi, Rembang, Central Java.

Mangrove ecosystems can absorb significant amounts of carbon and help mitigate climate change. However, their existence continues to be endangered by natural and human forces. Therefore, mangrove restoration is regarded as a crucial component of the global climate change agenda. This study aims to estimate the potential total carbon stock of restored mangrove ecosystems in Pasarbanggi, Rembang, Central Java. The above-below-ground (root) carbon stock was calculated using several published allometric equations. The loss-on-ignition method analyzed leaf litter and sediment carbon stocks. This study estimates the Pasarbanggi mangrove ecosystem's total carbon stock potential at 0.02 × 10 ⁶ MgC, which is equivalent to the potential CO ₂ emission of 0.08 × 10 ⁶ MgCO ₂ e, with up to 65% stored in sediments. This study highlights the critical role of restored mangrove ecosystems on the climate change mitigation agenda by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO ₂ .
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati reports administrative support and travel were provided by Diponegoro University School of Postgraduate Studies.
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