Davos Annual Meeting 2022 - Unlocking the Potential of Blue Carbon - Original

Coastal wetlands sequester carbon dioxide 400% more rapidly than tropical rainforests and account for approximately half of the total ocean-based carbon removal, playing a critical role in climate change mitigation. While the benefits of mangrove restoration and conservation could outweigh the costs by 3:1, the supply of blue carbon credits is still lacking. What action is required to fully unleash the economic potential of blue carbon and maximize its impact? <i>This is a livestreamed session.<i>