Blue Forests Project

Unlocking the values of coastal blue carbon

What are blue forests?

Mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, saltwater marshes – these and other ‘blue forests’ are vital for coastal and island communities. They are also significant for our global climate.

The GEF Blue Forests Project

The first global-scale assessment of values associated with coastal ecosystem services, providing improved management, raised awareness, tools for global application.

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Oceans & Blue Carbon at COP27

Oceans & Blue Carbon at COP27

This "live blog" features oceans, blue forests, and coastal and oceanic blue carbon related side events and discussions at UNFCCC COP27 (6 - 18 Nov). This post will be updated throughout the COP.For any suggested updates or edits please email: steven.lutz...

Oceans & Blue Carbon at COP26

Oceans & Blue Carbon at COP26

This live blog features oceans, blue forests, and coastal and oceanic blue carbon related side events at UNFCCC COP26 (31 Oct - 12 Nov). 31 events are listed. This post will be updated throughout the COP.For any suggested updates or edits please email: steven.lutz (@)...