How Did a Major Mangrove Restoration Project in Senegal End up Selling ‘Ghost Carbon’?

How did a major mangrove restoration project in Senegal end up selling ‘ghost carbon’?

Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide, reduce global warming and regenerate biodiversity. Among these solutions, mangroves (coastal forests) occupy a special place. They’re among the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth. A carbon sink is a place where carbon is stored, like within the trunk of a tree or…

How did a major mangrove restoration project in Senegal end up selling 'ghost carbon'?

Share articlePrint articleNature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide, reduce global warming and regenerate