ReDoCO2 is a Danish research and development project, funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark. The project started in the fall of 2020 and runs for five years. The total project budget is DKK 32.3 million where DKK 24.3 million is funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark. The project consortium includes representatives from the Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Aalborg University, Central Denmark Region, SkyTEM and I∙GIS. Read more about the partners and the individual team members in the get to know us tab.
Project Goal
Depending on the conditions, peatlands can store a huge amount of carbon or be a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) which is an important challenge in agricultural production. In Denmark, peatlands represent a key target to achieve the national goal of reducing CO2 emissions with 70% by 2030. Thus, there is a need to investigate the spatial variability of peat soil properties, in order to assess the total amount of carbon stored in the Danish peat soils.
Through a combination of state-of-the-art hardware, software, modelling and IT technologies, the project develops an overall methodology to map peatlands in detail and enable accurate estimates of CO2 emissions and potential carbon stocks. This methodology will provide decision-makers with detailed information and cost-effective tools to appropriately select which peatland areas to take out of agricultural production and restore through rewetting initiatives. Notably, the combination of the drone-mounted cutting-edge geophysical sensors, advanced 2D modelling and 3D software will be a game changer for peatland mapping both nationally and worldwide.
Vision
The vision of ReDoCO2 is to contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions and to ensure maximum impact in the effort to take out carbon rich wetlands from agricultural production. The project outcomes will have a significant economic, societal and environmental impact, supporting Denmark’s position as a green frontrunner while also providing new export opportunities for Danish green technology.
