5 principles to secure the future of blue carbon

Nov 10, 2022

Mangroves are an essential part of the blue carbon market, for their ability to sequester vast quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as well as improve coastal resilience. Image: REUTERS/Gabriella N. Baez

Whitney Johnston

Director, Ocean Sustainability, Salesforce

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