Harmonizing Blue Carbon Accounting Protocols for Coastal Ecosystems in the East Asian Seas Region

This paper written by Kristina di Ticman is a foundational document on the blue carbon accounting component aimed at developing a harmonized blue carbon accounting protocol in the East Asian Seas region. The proposal to develop a harmonized blue carbon accounting protocol was agreed at the 2nd General Assembly of the PEMSEA Network of Learning Center.

The paper provides a review and comparative analysis of blue carbon accounting protocols from various countries, namely China, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and RO Korea, alongside the voluntary standards set by VERRA, a leading a non-profit organization that develops and manages standards for sustainable development, climate action, and responsible business practices.