GO-BC
Global Ocean Decade Programme for Blue Carbon
Saltmarshes
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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.
Latest News
Plan Vivo release New Blue Carbon Methodology
Members of the GO-BC science technical working group (including Sigit Sasmito, Frida Sidik and Bill Austin) have contributed as members of the working group to the recently launched Plan Vivo Blue Carbon Methodology which is now in the pipeline for public consultation. We would encourage colleagues across the Blue Carbon research community to input to the consultation phase and would like to congratulate lead author Leah Glass for leading the valuable new approach. Plan Vivo have been supporting communities on the forefront of the Climate Crisis for over 25 years and help provide environmental and social benefits to communities around the world.
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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