What do you understand by ‘blue carbon’? How do blue carbon ecosystems help in climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability?
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Category: Environment & Ecology (GS -III),
Test Date: 21 Jan 2025
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Definition of Blue Carbon(carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems)
Role in Climate Change Mitigation:Carbon sinks, more efficient ecosystem at carbon storage compared to terrestrial ecosystems, ability to bury carbon in their soils, preventing its release back into the atmosphere, Protection Against Coastal Erosion
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability: Support diverse marine life, buffer coastal areas from extreme weather events and provide sustainable resources for local populations, enhancing their resilience to climate change.
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