Top 10Updated 2026年3月14日
Top 10 Global Forest Carbon Density Hotspots
This ranking is based on 2026 forest ecosystem monitoring data, identifying the regions with the highest carbon density (tonnes C/ha) within global biodiversity hotspots. These areas serve as both critical biodiversity reservoirs and essential carbon sinks in the fight against climate change.
Current #1
Sundarbans Mangroves
Interesting Facts & Summary
Carbon Sink Trivia
- Moisture is Key: The top performers are primarily tropical rainforests or cloud forests, where stable moisture sustains high biomass and soil organic carbon.
- Hidden Champions: While covering smaller areas, mangroves exhibit 'blue carbon' sequestration efficiency far exceeding most terrestrial forests.
- Warning: High-density zones are inherently fragile; deforestation or wildfire in these areas leads to catastrophic carbon emissions.
| Rank | Region Name | Carbon Density (tC/ha) | Forest Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Sundarbans Mangroves | 385.5 | Mangrove Wetland | |
Western Amazon Basin | 320.2 | Tropical Evergreen Rainforest | |
Central Congo Basin | 298.7 | Lowland Rainforest | |
| 4 | New Guinea Rainforests | 285.4 | Primary Tropical Forest |
| 5 | Andean Cloud Forests | 265.9 | High-altitude Cloud Forest |
| 6 | Northern Borneo | 252.1 | Dipterocarp Rainforest |
| 7 | Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) | 240.8 | Tropical/Subtropical Rainforest |
| 8 | Eastern Madagascar | 228.3 | Primary Tropical Rainforest |
| 9 | Mesoamerican Isthmus | 215.6 | Tropical Rainforest |
| 10 | Western Ghats | 208.4 | Evergreen Monsoon Forest |
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