International Blue Carbon Policy Working Group
Brian Murray, director for economic analysis, will present on lessons learned from REDD+ financing at the International Blue Carbon Policy Working Group meeting.
| When |
Jan 11, 2012 from 09:15 am to 10:45 am |
|---|---|
| Where | Brussels, Belgium |
There is growing consensus that coastal Blue Carbon, carbon stored in the coastal ecosystems of mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses, has strong potential to be a transformational tool in the effective management, conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems. These natural systems are being degraded and destroyed at a rapid pace, resulting in globally significant emissions of carbon dioxide into the ocean and atmosphere and contributing to climate change. With appropriate and timely action, coastal Blue Carbon can increase recognition of the importance of coastal systems, leverage improved management and regulation of coastal areas and provide a basis for incentives, including financial mechanisms, to conserve or restore these systems.
The International Blue Carbon Policy Working Group will provide a strategic framework and support required policy development to advance coastal Blue Carbon in relevant international and regional climate, ocean and coastal fora. The group will focus on a comprehensive approach and financing of natural carbon management for climate change mitigation under the UNFCCC and other relevant agreements and mechanisms.
