Optimizing territorial spatial pattern for carbon sink growth:Theoretical framework and action logic
The patterns of territorial spatial development determine the dynamic carbon bal-ance in regional terrestrial ecosystems.In the context of global"carbon neutrality"and Chi-na's new urbanization transformation,it is urgent to establish development patterns that en-hance terrestrial ecosystems'carbon sink capacity.To this end,the study establishes a sys-tematic cognitive framework for the carbon balance effects of land use under urbanization.It proposes a"direct-indirect-potential"typology for the impact of urbanization-induced land use changes on terrestrial ecosystems'carbon cycling.To achieve the goal of carbon se-questration and increase in terrestrial ecosystems,the study explores the inherent logic of low-carbon optimization in territorial spatial layout.It also deconstructs the governance di-mensions of low-carbon optimization in territorial spatial layout concerning"quantity,spa-tial layout,and spatial utilization".Finally,the study proposes policy instruments and im-provement suggestions for supporting low-carbon adjustments in territorial spatial layout.In conclusion,the study's first contribution is the enhancement of low-carbon thinking in territorial spatial development and utilization.Secondly,it broadens the research path for low-carbon optimization in territorial space.The study highlights the positive role of territo-rial spatial layout optimization and governance in achieving regional"carbon neutrality"goals.
low-carbon land useterritorial spatial layout optimizationterrestrial ecosystem carbon sinkurbanization