A review of carbon monitoring in wet carbon systems using remote sensing

Abstract Carbon monitoring is critical for the reporting and verification of carbon stocks change. Remote sensing a tool increasingly used to estimate spatial heterogeneity, extent change within across various systems. We designate use term wet system interconnected wetlands, ocean, river streams, lakes ponds, permafrost, which are carbon-dense vital conduits throughout terrestrial aquatic sections cycle. reviewed studies that utilize earth observation improve our knowledge data gaps, methods, future research recommendations. To achieve this, we conducted systematic review collecting 1622 references screening them with combination text matching panel three experts. The search found 496 references, an additional 78 added by Our study considerable variability utilization remote global progress nine systems analyzed. highlighted routinely globally map in mangroves oceans, whereas seagrass, tidal marshes, rivers, permafrost would benefit from more accurate comprehensive maps extent. identified gaps twelve recommendations continue progressing increase cross scientific inquiry.