Blue carbon (Q351)
Subject, term, tag: Blue carbon
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Blue carbon |
Subject, term, tag: Blue carbon |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Biologically driven carbon fluxes and storage in marine systems that are amenable to management. Coastal blue carbon focuses on rooted vegetation in the coastal zone, such as tidal marshes, mangroves and seagrasses. These ecosystems have high carbon burial rates on a per unit area basis and accumulate carbon in their soils and sediments. They provide many non-climatic benefits and can contribute to ecosystem-based adaptation. If degraded or lost, coastal blue carbon ecosystems are likely to release most of their carbon back to the atmosphere. There is current debate regarding the application of the blue carbon concept to other coastal and non-coastal processes and ecosystems, including the open ocean. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026