Analysis of the contribution of green infrastructures to maintaining the carbon balance for sustainable urban development

This paper examines the impact of green space on climate and environmental issues in London, drawing on research from Imperial College London. The main aim of the paper is to assess the ability of urban green spaces, such as parks and forests, to absorb carbon dioxide and reduce air temperatures. The methods used included the analysis of spatial data on green space and its impact on CO2 levels and temperature parameters. It was found that green space can store up to 178 tonnes of carbon per hectare, which is comparable to tropical forests. In addition, areas with a high density of green space had air temperatures on average 1-2°C lower than more densely built-up areas of the city. These results highlight the importance of green space in the context of climate change and its contribution to creating a comfortable urban environment. The open data from the study raises new questions for further study, including the possibility of applying similar methods to other cities. Future research may focus on optimizing urban greenery to increase its effectiveness in sequestering carbon and improving climate conditions in densely populated areas.