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Unmasking “Blue Carbon Credits: An Innovative Approach to tackling Climate Change!” #BlueCarbonCredits are an innovative approach to tackling #climatechange by leveraging the natural power of #coastalecosystems. These ecosystems, like #mangroves, #seagrasses, and #saltmarshes, act as #carboncapture champions, storing vast amounts of #carbondioxide in their biomass and surrounding sediments. Blue carbon credit projects focus on protecting or restoring these vital #habitats. The amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or prevented from being released is meticulously measured and verified. Each tonne of #CO2 translates to one tradable blue #carboncredit. Companies and individuals can then purchase these credits to offset their own #carbonfootprint. This not only helps mitigate climate change but also injects valuable funds into conservation efforts. The benefits extend beyond #carbonsequestration, promoting healthier #oceans with increased #biodiversity and even supporting coastal #communities through #jobcreation and #sustainablepractices. While the blue carbon credit market is still evolving and #verification methods are being refined, it holds immense promise for creating a win-win situation for our planet and its inhabitants. #ClimateFastFacts

Farhan Juratli

Associate Director, Judicial Expert at Ministry of Justice UAE.- BSc, MSc (Hons) Eng. Mech. CEM, LEED AP O&M. 𝗠𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 those of 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿.

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Climate While "Blue Carbon Credits" present an innovative approach to combating climate change by harnessing the carbon capture capabilities of coastal ecosystems, there are critical concerns to consider. The effectiveness and verification methods of these credits are still under development, which might lead to inconsistencies in how carbon reductions are quantified and reported. There is also the risk that relying too heavily on blue carbon credits could divert attention and resources from essential direct emission reduction strategies in other sectors. As the market evolves, it's crucial to maintain rigorous standards and transparency to ensure that these credits deliver tangible environmental benefits and do not become another form of greenwashing.

KONE Ismail

PhD in Climate Change and Land-Use | Soil Science expert | Sustainable Development

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Interesting

Neveen Hussein

Sustainability Leader MEA at Siemens Energy | DE&I Champion | Sales & Business Development | Executive MBA. Born at 351 ppm

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Thanks for sharing Climate, interesting info, what we later need is balanced implementation...

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