Religious landscapes offer underexplored value for carbon sequestration and biodiversity
conservation. This study uses remote sensing and spatial analysis to assess the Fo Guang Shan
Buddha Museum’s carbon storage and ecological resilience in Taiwan. From 2016 to 2022, carbon storage rose by 17.8%, with tree canopy accounting for over 1300 tons. Although sequestration rates have recently declined, habitat connectivity remains high, and biodiversity indices show increasing species richness and evenness. Economic valuation estimates the site’s carbon storage atUSD16–19 million, aligned with Taiwan’s 2024 Carbon Fee Policy. Landscape metrics indicate that temple managed green spaces reduce fragmentation more effectively than passive conservation. These findings support the inclusion of sacred landscapes in carbon offset and nature-based climate programs. The study highlights the policy relevance of religious sites as multifunctional heritage spaces that advance ecological sustainability and national climate goals.