PreparationBlue CarbonSeeking Funding

Zeila Mangrove National Reserve

Zeila Coastal Area, Awdal

2025-09-01 (Ongoing)

Project Overview

Legal designation and ecological restoration of 9 400 ha of threatened mangrove ecosystems near the Djibouti border. Mangroves sequester 3–5× more carbon than tropical forests. Aligned with GCF Blue Carbon readiness programme for SIDS and LDCs.

Impact & Targets

188,000

CO₂ Impact (tCO₂e)

620

Jobs

9,400 ha

Area Protected

Financials & Funding

$4.2M

Budget

Implementation Progress10%

Secured11%

$480k / $4.2M

Partners

GCF Readiness Programme
IUCN
Plan Vivo

UN SDGs

1314151

Certification Target

VCS (Blue Carbon)