Regional Blue Carbon Workshop in Western Indian Ocean

The meeting aims to discuss progress in conserving and managing Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) in the region, aligning with global/policy commitments. While the objectives include reviewing BCE status, aligning with global priorities, promoting understanding of blue carbon’s importance in climate change, enhancing partnerships, and exploring financing mechanisms. Expected outcomes include understanding BCE status, alignment with global priorities, awareness of BCE importance in climate change, proposing a regional Biodiversity Framework, and suggesting sustainable financing for BCE conservation and management.