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Volume IV · Open Access Repository

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A curated, open-access library for practitioners, scientists, policymakers, and communities advancing mangrove conservation and blue carbon science across coastal nations.

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Flagship Report · 2026

Global State of Mangrove Blue Carbon: Stocks, Flows & Pathways to 2030

A comprehensive synthesis of biomass and soil carbon estimates across 87 mangrove nations, with downloadable datasets, regional briefs, and policy implications for NDCs and Article 6 markets.

SOP · v3.2

Soil Carbon Sampling in Tidal Mangrove Forests

Field-tested protocols for core extraction, depth profiling, and bulk density measurements aligned with IPCC Tier 2 standards.

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Allometric Equations for Rhizophora mucronata in East African Estuaries

Site-specific biomass models derived from 312 destructively sampled trees across Kenya, Tanzania & Mozambique.

Management Plan

Vanga–Funzi Seascape Integrated Management Plan 2025–2035

Community-led plan covering 4,200 ha of mangrove and adjacent seagrass habitat, with co-management arrangements and revenue-sharing mechanisms.

Policy Brief

Integrating Blue Carbon into Nationally Determined Contributions

A practical guide for negotiators and ministries on quantifying mangrove emissions and removals within UNFCCC reporting frameworks.

Field Manual

Community Mangrove Monitoring Toolkit

Low-cost methods for canopy cover, regeneration, and threat tracking — illustrated guides in English, Kiswahili, French, Bahasa, and Spanish.

Framework

High-Integrity Blue Carbon MRV Framework

Reference architecture for measurement, reporting, and verification compatible with VCS VM0033, Plan Vivo, and emerging Article 6.4 mechanisms.

Factsheet

Mangroves at a Glance: Carbon, Biodiversity & Livelihoods

A 4-page primer designed for school programmes, donor briefings, and community sensitisation — print-ready A4 and A5 formats.

External Link · Open Data

Global Mangrove Watch: 1996–2024 Time Series

Annual global mangrove extent, gain, and loss rasters at 30-meter resolution. Downloadable through STAC API or web viewer.

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