GO-BC
Global Ocean Decade Programme for Blue Carbon
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By providing services such as flood and erosion protection, food provision and sociocultural services, blue carbon ecosystems benefit the environment, society and the economy.
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Blue carbon ecosystems are an important store of carbon and their protection is essential in helping to mitigate climate change.
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To successfully drive change in blue carbon ecosystems, collaboration between governments, international organisations, scientific institutions, private sector actors, and local communities is vital.
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GO-BC partners with WWF for capacity building workshop in Mozambique
At the end of October 2025, Janine Adams, Rashid Ismail, Pierre Bassett, and Aneshu Machite from the GO-BC team supported Tom Brook (WWF-UK) and his colleagues from WWF Mozambique to organise and deliver a workshop and field training in Vilanculos, Mozambique. The event supported over 40 participants from across the network of WWF Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) offices. Workshop elements included introductions to the scientific methods of blue carbon, integrating science evidence and policy aspects of coastal ecosystem restoration and protection.
A field day included practical demonstrations of sampling and survey methodologies provided an engaging and entertaining experience for everyone involved in one of many stunning mangrove environments along Mozambique’s coastlines. GO-BC would particularly like to thank early-career researchers Pierre Basset and Aneshu Machit who stepped in to support the team and delivered outstanding contributions to another successful partnership with WWF.
Blue Carbon Ecosystems
The need to protect blue carbon ecosystems is becoming ever more important. Not only do these coastal ecosystems mitigate against climate change but they also provide essential ecosystem services to animals and humans. Due to increasing anthropogenic activity worldwide, approximately 25-50% of coastal ecosystems have disappeared. In light of the current climate crisis, continued combined effort from scientists and policy makers is essential to help protect these vital ecosystems.
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