The management of natural coastal carbon sinks

Abstract

This report focuses on the management of natural coastal carbon sinks. The produc? on of the report has been s? mulated by an apparent lack of recogni? on and focus on coastal marine ecosystems to complement ac? vi? es already well advanced on land to address the best prac? ce management of carbon sinks. The produc? on of this report is ? mely as a number of Governments are now introducing legisla? on to tackle climate change. In the UK, for example, the Climate Change Act sets out a statutory responsibility to quan- ? fy natural carbon sink as part of the overall carbon accoun? ng process. It is important that such quan?? - ca? ons and processes work with the latest science and evidence