BLUE carbon ecosystems — mangroves, sea grasses and tidal marshes — can sequester up to five times more carbon per equivalent area than tropical rainforests. They have proven to be powerhouses with exceptional ability to trap and store carbon from the atmosphere. As a result, the amount of carbon in the air is reduced, mitigating climate change and its impact.
Launched on Feb. 26, the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) wants to make blue carbon mainstream and put it on the national climate change agenda. It focuses on the protection of people and coastal environments through evidence-based interventions, strategic collaboration among stakeholders and integrated management of resources. It aims to develop and align science-based policies, financing and conservation for blue carbon ecosystems. The initiative seeks to incorporate blue carbon strategies into national and local policies, enhancing coastal resilience and economic opportunities for coastal communities.
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