Integrating Research Advances in Farmland Ecosystem Carbon Fluxes into Environmental Impact Assessment Education: A Research-to-Teaching Approach under the Carbon Neutrality Agenda

Abstract

The implementation of China's carbon neutrality strategy has created new demands for environmental education and talent cultivation. As a core course in environmental science and engineering programs, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) should not only address
traditional pollution assessment but also incorporate emerging topics such as ecosystem carbon cycling and carbon sink evaluation. Recent
advances in farmland ecosystem carbon flux research provide valuable scientific resources for curriculum innovation. This study explores
the integration of carbon flux research into EIA teaching through a research-to-teaching approach. A teaching framework combining frontier
research, case-based learning, data analysis, and practical assessment was developed and implemented. Research findings and datasets from
winter wheat and rice ecosystems were incorporated into classroom instruction and practical training. The results indicate that the proposed
framework improved students' understanding of ecological assessment concepts, strengthened their analytical skills, and enhanced their scientific literacy and innovation awareness. The study demonstrates that integrating scientific research into teaching can effectively improve curriculum quality and provides a useful reference for environmental education under the carbon neutrality agenda.