Introduction to Ecosystem-based Carbon Management Opportunities in Urban Landscapes

Authors

Jonathan M. Wachter, PhD, Brett KenCairn, Urban Drawdown Initiative, and Daniela Uribe, University of Colorado, Boulder

Publication

Prepared for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) June 2021

Summary

This guide provides an initial introduction to the core concepts with which a natural systems-based carbon management and ecosystem services strategy can be developed. More detailed process guides are being developed to support carbon management opportunity assessment and strategy development. These process guides will be available at the Urban Drawdown Initiatives website under the “Resources” page.