Blue carbon governance for carbon neutrality in China: Policy evaluation and perspectives

As a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation, blue carbon has been highlighted for realizing carbon neutrality in China. China's central and local governments have issued many policies to promote blue carbon protection and development. However, scaling up blue carbon restoration and...

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Published in:Heliyon 2023-10, Vol.9 (10), p.e20782-e20782, Article e20782
Main Authors: Xu, Xuan, Wang, Guoao, Fang, Ruiqi, Xu, Shengqing
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blue carbon
Carbon neutrality
Climate change
Policy instrument
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Summary:As a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation, blue carbon has been highlighted for realizing carbon neutrality in China. China's central and local governments have issued many policies to promote blue carbon protection and development. However, scaling up blue carbon restoration and protection is required for its substantial contribution to carbon neutrality. This study evaluates the characteristics of China's blue carbon policies using qualitative document analysis based on policy instrument theory. The distribution of different policy instruments among blue carbon policies and resources is analyzed. Suggestions for improving blue carbon policy supply are put forward combined with comparative experience from international organizations and other jurisdictions. The following policies should be strengthened to secure efficient blue carbon protection, restoration, and creation: blue carbon protection legislation, marine ecological compensation system, stable investment in blue carbon projects, integrated blue carbon verification system, and inclusion of blue carbon in regulated carbon markets.
ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20782