Advance Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Conservation

Professor Su’s team, in partnership with local Indigenous communities, carried out in-situ carbon sampling and KMGBF assessments in mangroves, secondary forests, and farmland in southern Taiwan.

NCKU students, in partnership with local Indigenous communities, carried out in-situ carbon sampling and KMGBF assessments in mangroves, secondary forests, and farmland in southern Taiwan

“These landscapes hold incredible potential not only for climate mitigation but also for empowering communities,” said Professor Su. “Our goal is to co-create a sustainable value chain that benefits both nature and people.”

A Global Vision: From Poverty Alleviation to Structural Transformation

Beyond environmental impacts, the initiative addresses social and economic dimensions. By establishing a credible biodiversity-based GHG crediting system, the Satoyama Mace Initiative enhances natural resource governance, boosts community resilience, and accelerates transitions toward sustainable economies—particularly in vulnerable regions.

Looking forward, NCKU and its international partners plan to expand the program’s reach, strengthen policy and financial mechanisms for biodiversity carbon credits, and demonstrate the practical value of SEPLS in achieving the KMGBF and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Satoyama Mace Initiative” to Advance Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Conservation - Aiming for 60 Million Tons of Carbon Sequestration by 2030 While Empowering Rural Regeneration and Global Sustainability

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