National Consultation Workshop on Nature-based Solutions for Blue Climate Action (the Philippines)

ZSL and COBSEA are convening a national consultation in the Philippines to advance Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for blue climate action, with a special focus on mangrove ecosystems. The East Asian Seas region hosts some of the world’s most important blue carbon ecosystems—mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes—which are critical for climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity. These ecosystems, however, are increasingly threatened by climate change and unsustainable coastal development.

Objective: 

• Identify national priorities, opportunities, and challenges for advancing blue climate action.
• Exchange experiences and best practices on mangrove conservation and restoration for climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Gather stakeholder inputs to inform the upcoming COBSEA Regional Report and regional proposal to accelerate blue climate action in the East Asian Seas.