Evidence-based target setting informs blue carbon strategies for nationally determined contributions.

ABSTRACT: The magnitude and pace of global climate change demand ambitious and effective implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Nature-based solutions present an efficient approach to achieving mitigation, adaptation and resilience goals. Yet few nations have quantified the diverse benefits of nature-based solutions to evaluate and select ecosystem targets for their NDCs. Here we report on Belize's pursuit of innovative, evidence-based target setting by accounting for multiple benefits of blue carbon strategies. Through quantification of carbon storage and sequestration and optimization of co-benefits, we explore time-bound targets and prioritize locations for mangrove protection and restoration. We find increases in carbon benefits with larger mangrove investments, while fish

SUBMITTER: Arkema KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10333125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature