The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project

The Future Through its collective efforts to turn environmental vision into action, establish a robust institutional context for action, and a proactive perspective in accounting for Blue Carbon’s potential, Abu Dhabi has already taken important steps in recognising and promoting the importance of Blue Carbon ecosystems locally and internationally. With the development of a Blue Carbon policy, Abu Dhabi is poised to build on these efforts and assuming a leading role in the international Blue Carbon-related efforts. Abu Dhabi already stands much to gain from the Blue Carbon Demonstration Project, as it has shed light on ongoing efforts to recognize, capture, and safeguard important values being provided by this rich mosaic of coastal ecosystems. The world stands much to gain as well, as Abu Dhabi provides leadership in this cutting edge and important field. Abu Dhabi faces an exciting future. With good information about natural capital and the benefits it provides, and with an improved understanding of how these ecosystems function, the Emirate will be able to anticipate and accommodate change, and grow more sustainably. Blue Carbon ecosystems will be a crucial component of that growth.

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