The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project

Acknowledgements

The outcomes of the project have been achieved due to the willingness of stakeholders to share data and expertise. Collaboration between all stakeholders has resulted in learning opportunities for all parties and contributions from every individual involved are gratefully acknowledged. The support the project received from the Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector, Integrated Environment Policy and Planning Sector, and the Environmental Information Science and Outreach Management Sector of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been very valuable, as were the contributions and efforts of the field volunteers including those from Zayed University. International Observers Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Blue Ventures, Madagascar Stakeholders Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) Abu Dhabi Department of Transportation (Dot) Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) Abu Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) Aldar Al Mahara Dive Centre Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Agency (CICPA) Emirates Natural History Group (ENHG) Emirates Wildlife Society – Wildlife for Nature (EWS-WWF) Fujairah Municipality Masdar Mubadala Petroleum New York University – Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Sila Connection Tourism Development Investment Corporation (TDIC) UAE Ministry of Environment and Water UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Department of Energy and Climate Change UAE Ministry of International Development and Coordination United Arab Emirates University Zayed University

TDIC & EAD Mangrove Nursery.

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