Carbon sink quantification aids for achieving the zero-emission goal: A case study in Japan

The Japanese government has issued its zero-GHG emission goal by 2050 and a short-term mitigation for 2030; however, some local communities face difficulties in making detailed plans. This study provided details on modelling mapping carbon uptake (i.e., sinks from forest lands) at high spatial resolution level Fukuoka Prefecture 2015. A scenario analysis was then conducted the net emissions to discuss achievement of zero-carbon goal. land remaining were estimated (forest managed-team level) year pools (living biomass, deadwood, litter, mineral soil) approximately 2615 Gg CO2 yr −1. Carbon other forests (public-owned private-owned) accounted 88.2%. national account 11.8% total. results BAU showed that it impossible achieve without additional efforts uptake. As result implemented scenarios, could only be achieved achieving 2030 (3.2% decreased annually previous year), maintaining this trend until 2050, increasing sink addition (5.3% increased year). work will provide precedent support policymakers global cities clarify their make essential goals.