Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to Estimate Above Ground Carbon Stock Changes to Support Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Mijen Sub-District, Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

Changes of vegetated land to built-up land will affect the above ground carbon (AGC) stocks in an area. These changes have an impact on climate change. This study aimed to estimate AGC stocks changes in Mijen Sub-District during 2017-2022. Mijen Sub-District is one of the suburban areas of Semarang City which has the main function as the lungs of the city. To determine the AGC stock, remote sensing data and GIS analysis are used. The results showed that during 2017-2022 AGC stock in the area decreased by 3,234.24-ton C. Estimation of changes of AGC stocks in Mijen Sub-District needed as a reference for local governments for policy making in regional and urban planning that integrates sustainable development.