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China Prioritizes Blue Carbon in Climate Strategy Plan

7/20/2025

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At the 2025 Hainan Blue Carbon Forum, scientists and policymakers united in a passionate call for collaboration to harness "blue carbon" ecosystems—mangroves, seagrass, and marshes—as vital allies in the battle against climate change. China aims to weave blue carbon strategies into its 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizing ecosystem restoration and global partnerships.

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At the 2025 Hainan Blue Carbon Forum, scientists and policymakers united in a passionate call for collaboration to harness "blue carbon" ecosystems—mangroves, seagrass, and marshes—as vital allies in the battle against climate change. China aims to weave blue carbon strategies into its 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizing ecosystem restoration and global partnerships.