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Gulf of Aden Blue Carbon Initiative

Somaliland EEZ — Coastal Wetlands
2025-03-01 (Ongoing)

Project Overview

Conservation of seagrass meadows and coastal wetlands within the Somaliland ZEE. First Article 6.2-compliant maritime carbon project in the Horn of Africa. Pending VVB verification for ITMO designation.

Impact & Targets

412,500

CO₂ Impact (tCO₂e)

1,200

Jobs

15,000 ha

Area Protected

Financials & Funding

$12.4M

Budget

Implementation Progress18%
Secured61%

$7.6M / $12.4M

Partners

  • GCF
  • Verra
  • UNDP
  • Plan Vivo

UN SDGs

1314117

Certification Target

Paris Art. 6 (ITMO)