Blue Carbon

This theme advances innovative nature-based coastal and marine climate solutions.

In progress Coastal Habitats

H2020 - ResponSEAble - Ocean Literacy

ResponSEAble - Protecting the ocean: our collective responsibility, our common interest - Supporting the development of cost-effective ocean

Completed Marine

Environmental Assessment Guidelines - a writing marathon

GRID-Arendal is managing the development of updated Integrated Enviromental Assessment guidelines for UN Environment

Completed Global

Boosting Blue Forests Education and Capacity Building

Aims to raise awareness & develop education activities for blue forests. Includes a digital learning platform & geo-referenced database.

Completed Marine

Nordic Blue Carbon

A research project funded by the Norwegian Environment Agency (2017-2020) on climate adaptation, carbon capture and long-term storage.

Completed Marine

Oceanic Blue Carbon

Responding to the call from the UN Environment and the Global Environment Facility for innovative actions to help address climate change...

In progress Coastal Habitats

Blue Carbon-Nationally Determined Contributions Inventory: Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems

This appendix provides an inventory of the existing Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) and ratified National Determined...

12 Nov 2016 Partner Publications

Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN): Mobilizing Norwegian Expertise for Sustainable Management of the Blue Forests in Norway and Abroad

27 Apr 2015 Brochures and Briefs

Blue Carbon: First Level Exploration of Natural Coastal Carbon in the Arabian Peninsula

Healthy natural coastal ecosystems provide a vast array of important co-benefits to coastal communities around the world.

27 Jun 2011 Monograph

Blue Carbon: The Role of Healthy Oceans in Binding Carbon

The report highlights the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems

14 Oct 2009 Rapid Response Assessment