Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation

Summary

The challenge addressed is the need for additional CO2 absorption and long-term carbon storage to achieve net-zero emissions, especially given the significant degradation of natural blue carbon ecosystems. The approach involves assessing the climate mitigation potential of these ecosystems (mangroves, seagrass meadows, tidal marshes) through research, defining blue carbon, and establishing criteria for effective blue carbon measures. The project is currently in progress, providing an overview of scientific understanding and policy implications.

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