Past, Present and Future of Sri Lankan Coastal Macrophyte-Dominated Ecosystems: Blue Carbon, Conservation, Restoration and Policy

Gorman*, Daniel; Jayakody, Sevvandi; Kodikara, Sunanda; Udagedara, Susantha; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L.; Ranawana, K.B.; Kumara, M. P.; Pahalawattaarachchi, Vasantha; Mathiventhan, T.; Steven, Andrew D. L.; Gunawardana, Jagath A.A.L.; Vanderklift, Mathew A.

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“…The term “blue carbon” refers to the organic carbon stored in the biomass (e.g., leaves, trunks, branches, and roots) and soils of coastal vegetated ecosystems, including mangrove forests, saltmarsh, and seagrass meadows (Gorman et al, 2022). These ecosystems are important for coastal biodiversity, shoreline protection, livelihood creation, and carbon sequestration which can help to mitigate the effects of climate change (Lovelock & Duarte, 2019).…”

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Communicating Blue Carbon Science Across the Indo-Pacific Region Through Capacity Building Fellowships

Gorman

Wilson

Steven

2023

Science Communication

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Communicating the value of blue carbon ecosystems requires sound knowledge of biology, remote sensing, carbon assessment, policy, and approaches to restoration. We describe a successful training program where young professionals from developing countries are hosted in Australia and taught to communicate blue carbon science to researchers, policy makers, and the public. Across several programs, some run during the COVID-19 pandemic, participants increased their knowledge of important areas of blue carbon science by 58% to 74%. This integrative teaching platform gives participants the knowledge and skills needed to help solve the major challenges to the marine environment in their home countries.

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confidence: 99%