Building Blue Carbon Projects - An Introductory Guide

Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI) would like to recognise the contributions of the following organisations Blue Climate Solutions Blue Ventures Carbon Manna Africa Climate Change Research Group Earthwatch Institute Environmental Science Associates (ESA) Duke University Forest Trends International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia (BALITBANG KP) The Government of Seychelles The Ocean Foundation United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)

Recommended citation: AGEDI. 2014. Building Blue Carbon Projects - An Introductory Guide . AGEDI/EAD. Published by AGEDI. Produced by GRID-Arendal, A Centre Collaborating with UNEP, Norway.

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The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI) concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers of boundaries. Moreover, the views expressed do not represent the decision or the standard policy of Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI), nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement.

This publication is a product of the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project and was prepared and designed by GRID-Arendal.

Cover image (upper) field research of the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project, credit AGEDI/Steve Crooks, (lower) Indonesian coastal community and mangroves, credit Steven J Lutz, GRID-Arendal.

Building Blue Carbon Projects An Introductory Guide

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