May 30, 2025 (Industry Intelligence Inc.) –
Africa’s coastal blue carbon ecosystems—including mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes—are emerging as 'powerful' climate assets, opined Njisuh Zebedee Feka, senior advisor to the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, in a LinkedIn post on May 30, 2025. Feka states that blue carbon can efficiently sequester carbon and boost biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods.
Africa is home to nearly 20% of the world’s mangroves along coasts in countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Mozambique, and Madagascar, is leveraging high-integrity carbon credit schemes verified by standards such as Verra and the Gold Standard. According to Feka, these projects not only restore degraded habitats and prevent vast CO₂ emissions but also generate revenue for community development through initiatives that blend traditional stewardship with modern technology and regulatory oversight.
Key facts:
- Coastal blue carbon ecosystems in Africa sequester carbon up to 10 times more efficiently than terrestrial forests.
- Countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, Mozambique, and Madagascar are key to conserving these vital habitats.
- Traditional stewardship and modern technologies like satellite monitoring and blockchain enhance conservation efforts.
Read Njisuh Zebedee Feka's full analysis titled 'Africa's Blue Carbon Boom: High-Quality Projects Redefining Climate Finance' on LinkedIn.
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