India’s Forests May Nearly Double Carbon Storage by 2100
In April 2026, a new study published projected that India’s forests could store nearly twice as much carbon by the end of the century under certain climate scenarios.
Context
- A modelling study by Indian researchers analysed future forest carbon storage trends.
- Found that forest carbon biomass could rise significantly by 2100.
- Results vary depending on greenhouse gas emission scenarios.
- The study provides a forward-looking estimate, differing from current official data.
Key Findings
- Increase in vegetation carbon biomass:
- +35% under a low-emission scenario.
- +62% under the medium-emission scenario.
- +97% under a high-emission scenario.
- Growth remains similar till 2030, after which the following occurs:
- Divergence increases sharply.
- Fastest growth expected after ....
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