Researchers develop modelling system to improve forest carbon measurement in Asia

Published 08:54 on March 12, 2026 / Last updated at 08:54 on March 12, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Researchers in Japan have developed a modelling system designed to improve the monitoring of carbon uptake in tropical forests in Asia, with tests showing it can estimate daily carbon absorption with a margin of error of around 9.4%.
Researchers in Japan have developed a modelling system designed to improve the monitoring of carbon uptake in tropical forests in Asia, with tests showing it can estimate daily carbon absorption with a margin of error of around 9.4%.


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