Global Wetland Center

Global Wetland Center

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Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark 771 følgere

The Global Wetland Center investigates wetlands’ potential for fighting global climate change.

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The Global Wetland Center investigates wetland´s potential for figthing global climate change. It is established by University of Copenhagen, DHI A/S, and GEUS and is supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation for a period of 6 years (2024-2029). The scientific activities will kick off on 1st of January 2024. Brief Scientific description: Wetlands contain large amounts of carbon. Wetlands around the globe are under pressure and have been drained for agricultural use, which has caused this carbon to be released as carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Protecting and managing wetlands can help to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide. However, rewetting of these areas also enhances emissions of methane and nitrous oxide, two other greenhouse gases. In the Global Wetland Center, we will use a combination of field observations and experiments, modelling, satellite-based observations and technologies based on AI to understand the interactions between hydrology and biogeochemistry at a global scale. We will develop novel models to quantify the greenhouse gas balances, and contribute to developing management strategies that can decrease the emission of greenhouse gases from wetlands, thereby supporting a global shift towards climate neutrality.

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Forskning
Virksomhedsstørrelse
1 medarbejder
Hovedkvarter
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
Type
Nonprofit

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