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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

Approach:

  • 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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