<![CDATA[Mangrove ecosystems are among the most carbon-rich coastal ecosystems, storing substantial amounts of carbon in biomass and sediments. The Gambesi mangrove forest, located on the southern coast of Ternate Island, North Maluku, Indonesia, plays an important ecological role in coastal protection, biodiversity support, and climate change mitigation, yet it faces mounting anthropogenic pressure from land conversion, household waste, and coastal abrasion. This study aims to estimate the carbon stock of the Gambesi mangrove forest and to analyze its contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Data were collected from five 10 m × 10 m observation plots using purposive sampling. Tree diameter at breast height (DBH) and species composition were recorded. Above-ground biomass (AGB) was calculated using species-specific allometric equations, and carbon stock was derived using a carbon conversion factor of 0.47. The results indicate that the total carbon stock of the Gambesi mangrove forest estimated at the results show that a total carbon stock of above-ground is 200.47 ton/ha (CO₂-eq is 735.72 ton/ha) and below-ground is 391.18 tons/ha of SOC (CO2-eq 1435.64 tons/ha). This area is dominated by the species Rhizophora apiculata and Sonneratia alba. These findings confirm the substantial climate mitigation value of the remaining mangrove stands in Gambesi and protection as a concrete local contribution to national and global SDG targets.]]>
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