Blue Carbon This theme advances innovative nature-based coastal and marine climate solutions. In progress Coastal Habitats
Indonesia High Integrity Blue Carbon Market This project aims to provide technical support to Indonesia for the development of a Blue Carbon Market In progress Nature
Nordic Blue Carbon A research project funded by the Norwegian Environment Agency (2017-2020) on climate adaptation, carbon capture and long-term storage. Completed Nature
Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project Improving the understanding of carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services that coastal and marine ecosystems provide in Abu Dhabi. Completed Coastal Habitats
Blue Carbon in West Africa This activity will develop a strategic blue carbon assessment for the West African region. In progress Coastal Habitats
SEA-Quester Bringing together 10 research institutions from across the Arctic to study the phenomenon of “polar blue carbon”. In progress Nature
Oceanic Blue Carbon Responding to the call from the UN Environment and the Global Environment Facility for innovative actions to help address climate change... In progress Coastal Habitats
Strengthening Sustainable Blue Food Systems (SBFS) in Coastal Kenya Supporting coastal communities through resilient, inclusive, and ecosystem-based blue economy solutions In progress Climate
Boosting Blue Forests Education and Capacity Building Aims to raise awareness & develop education activities for blue forests. Includes a digital learning platform & geo-referenced database. Completed Nature
Blue Forests Project The Blue Forests Project is a global initiative focused on harnessing the values associated with coastal carbon and ecosystem services... Completed Coastal Habitats
Blue Carbon Portal This site provides a home for the international blue carbon community. It serves as a platform to share experiences and information... In progress
Blue Carbon-Nationally Determined Contributions Inventory: Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems This appendix provides an inventory of the existing Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) and ratified National Determined... 12 Nov 2016 Partner Publications
The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project: Building Blue Carbon Projects - An Introductory Guide Blue carbon projects can work, by using the value of carbon stored and sequestered in coastal and marine ecosystems to support... 04 Apr 2014 Monograph
The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project: Blue Carbon in Abu Dhabi - Protecting our Coastal Heritage The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project aimed to improve the understanding of carbon sequestration and the other ecosystem... 13 Feb 2013 Monograph
Assessment of Oceanic Blue Carbon in the UAE: Biomass Carbon Mechanism with a Focus on Abu Dhabi Emirates 15 Jul 2021 Monograph
Oceanic Blue Carbon (Flyer) Oceanic blue carbon includes the carbon stored through the actions of marine life, from krill to whales. 19 Oct 2018 Brochures, Leaflets, Flyers
Blue Carbon Story Map If the world is to decisively deal with climate change, every source of emissions and every option for reducing these should be... 07 Jul 2015 StoryMaps
Blue Carbon: First Level Exploration of Natural Coastal Carbon in the Arabian Peninsula Healthy natural coastal ecosystems provide a vast array of important co-benefits to coastal communities around the world. 27 Jun 2011 Monograph
Blue Carbon Conservation in West Africa: A First Assessment of Feasibility 30 Jan 2020 Staff Publications
Oceanic Blue Carbon - How Marine Life Can Help to Combat Climate Change This Story Map uses infographics & geospatial data to describe the various ways that marine life contribute to carbon storage in the ocean. 22 Oct 2018 StoryMaps
Blue Carbon: The Role of Healthy Oceans in Binding Carbon The report highlights the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems 14 Oct 2009 Rapid Response Assessment
Blue Carbon Financing of Mangrove Conservation in the Abidjan Convention Region: A Feasibility Study The coast of West, Central and Southern Africa contains approximately 14 per cent of the world’s mangrove area. 28 Mar 2017 Partner Publications
sea-quester.eu SeaQuester investigates carbon cycling in polar ecosystems emerging due to climate change, with a focus on blue carbon solutions. 31 Jul 2024 Web Solutions & Apps
Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN) - Top Ten Trends from 2023 The NBFN Top Ten Trends 2023 Report delves into key Norwegian, regional, and global shifts, showcasing progress and highlighting bottlenecks 14 Feb 2024 Monograph
Norwegian Blue Forest Network Annual Report 2021 The Norwegian Blue Forest Network Annual reports in English and Norwegian 10 Mar 2022 Monograph
nbfn.no The Norwegian Blue Forests Network site, by GRID-Arendal, promotes blue forest conservation and is available in English and Norwegian. 11 Jun 2017 Web Solutions & Apps
A Question of Standards: Adapting Carbon and Other PES Markets to Work for Community Seagrass Conservation 29 Jul 2021 Staff Publications
The Coastal Ecosystem Mapping and Media Viability Project The Coastal Ecosystem Mapping and Media Utility project applied advanced and pioneering unmanned aerial vehicle technology with companion... 30 Nov 2016 Partner Publications
Blue Carbon 2 This report offers tools to help developing countries explore blue carbon as a financial mechanism. In progress Rapid Response Assessment