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Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation - Factsheet

As part of the research project FKZ 3722 42 510 0 ‘Climate protection measures in coastal regions and waters’


Coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass meadows and tidal marshes, function as natural carbon sinks, thereby playing a vital role in the global carbon cycle. These Blue Carbon ecosystems have been found to be effective carbon storage mechanisms, whilst also providing a habitat for biodiversity and enhancing coastal resilience.

This factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of the relevant literature on the subject and the potential protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems has to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate adaptation. It highlights, that the integration of Blue Carbon into national inventories and international climate frameworks can strengthen ocean protection and contribute meaningfully to global climate action.

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fact sheet
Number of pages
10
Year of publication
Author(s)
Judith Reise, Cristina Urrutia, Dr. Laura von Vitorelli
Language
English
Project No. (FKZ)
3722 42 510 0
Publisher
German Environment Agency
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 Blue Carbon  coastal ecosystem  climate mitigation  climate protection