Blue Carbon Events at COP25
There are many blue carbon events planned for COP25 in Madrid, Spain. Please join the Initiative and partners to explore these important issues:
Monday 2 Dec
1830—2000
Room 6
Nature-Based Solutions: Integrating Coastal Ecosystems in 2020 NDCs: This event will explore nature-based solutions, including coastal ecosystems, in 2020 NDCs. This event will include high-level representatives from Seychelles, Belize, Costa Rica. Official UNFCCC event organised by The Nature Conservancy, Pew Charitable Trusts and Seychelles
Tuesday 3 Dec
1800 – 1930
WWF Pavilion
Leveraging Opportunities for Mangrove Conservation and Restoration to Increase Ambition in Nationally Determined Contributions: The conservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystems presents a critical opportunity for meeting climate mitigation and adaptation goals. Organised by the Global Mangrove Alliance, IUCN, Conservation International; TNC; WWF, Wetlands International
Monday 9 Dec
1130 – 1300
Room 1
Climate-proofing our Oceans and Coasts through Nature-based Solutions: The potential of coastal and marine NbS to support global mitigation and adaptation efforts is underutilised. New science and successful NbS projects will be presented and discussed. Official UNFCCC event organised by IUCN and Ramsar Secretariat
Monday 9 Dec
1530-1630
Korea Pavilion
Implication of blue carbon as a climate change response option: Research on mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrasses will significantly enhance the awareness and conservation efforts of the global community. Members of the International Partnership for Blue Carbon, including Korea and Australia, will share updates on recent activities, including workshops on incorporating blue carbon into inventories.
Monday 9 Dec
1830 -2000
EIB/Benelux Pavilion
Climate finance for coastal resilience – what is next for Blue Natural Capital? This event will feature investors, including governments, multilateraldevelopment banks and private investors, discussing the landscape and needs for fast-tracking investments into coastal resilience projects, building on nature-based solutions. Organized by IUCN, Luxembourg and Conservation International
Tuesday 10 Dec
1020 – 1150
Indonesia Pavilion
Developing Commitments to explore the prospect of integrating Ocean and Coastal Wetlands Issue into Green House Gas Emission Reduction: Indonesia and others are progressing the inclusion of coastal wetlands in inventories – a key step to understanding these under-threat ecosystems critical for carbon, resilience and livelihoods. This event will include speakers from Indonesia, Australia, and Brazil and Chile, some of the largest holders of blue carbon ecosystems in the world.
Tuesday 10 Dec
1830-2000
Room 1
Integrating Coastal Blue Carbon in NDCs: Highlighting practical actions underway, and launching new guidelines for countries considering including these ecosystems in NDCs and GHG inventories. This event will include speakers from Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Fiji, PNG, and the Blue Carbon Initiative. Official UNFCCC event organised by Australia and Conservation International