The Impact of Climate Change on the Absorption Capacity of Wetlands on the Example of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug

Abstract

The article presents data on the rate of carbon accumulation in the swamp ecosystems of Russia, and the West Siberian Lowland, as the most peaty region. The study shows the impact of climate change on the plant composition of swamp ecosystems, including an assessment of the absorption capacity of forests and swamps of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YNAO). The hypothesis is proved that global warming can negatively affect the swamp ecosystems of the YNAO, not only reducing the depositing function of swamps, but also changing their role from absorbers to sources of carbon dioxide emission. Then climate risks, their division into groups and the main risks for the Russian economy are described. Social risks, risks of agro- and oil-producing industries, as well as risks of forest fires are analyzed. Approximate assessments of these risks are given, their impact on economic agents in Russia and the YNAO is considered.