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.
Fellowship opportunity
The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) is looking for its next Fellow
Since 2024, the IBCI Fellowship Program has supported outstanding experts to advance blue carbon science, innovation, and implementation solutions. Each fellow will receive a grant of USD 60,000 to support either new programs and projects or existing research endeavors. Supported activities may include supplementing current research projects, travel for laboratory studies, purchase of equipment, and other additional research costs (e.g., publication fees, field assistants). In addition to the grant, fellows may receive funding to attend annual International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meetings convened by the Blue Carbon Initiative and Conservation International. Applications close 23 November 2026.
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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