Climate Commission Approves Landmark Blue Carbon Measures
Mexico's Climate Change Commission recognizes "blue carbon" in coastal ecosystems and prioritizes their protection for carbon capture. This strengthens national climate policy and positions Mexico as a leader in ocean conservation for climate change mitigation.
The Climate Change Commission has recently approved significant modifications to the General Law on Climate Change. With a decisive vote of 17 in favor, the commission has integrated the concept of "blue carbon" into the national climate change policy, recognizing its vital role in mitigating climate change. This decision marks a pivotal shift towards acknowledging and leveraging natural ecosystems in the fight against global warming.
Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, marshes, and wetlands. These ecosystems sequester carbon in their biomass and sediments, making them crucial carbon sinks. The new modifications to the General Law on Climate Change emphasize the protection and restoration of these ecosystems, highlighting their importance in reducing climate vulnerability and contributing to carbon sequestration.
