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The study analyzed Pakistan's blue carbon exposure, relevant carbon stock trends, and the sector's potential for climate adaptation andl

rapid assessment, a first-pass estimate of Pakistan's blue carbon stocks was conducted, and the potential for emission reductions presented.

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First-pass Estimate of Blue Carbon Stocks and ValueIcd m Mangroves Store around 19.8 million tonnes of organic carbon Value: $0.9-$1.4 billion

Poet& Tidal marshes Store around 1 million tonnes of organic carbon value:$44-$74 million

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Recommendations are presented in the report towards the development of a Blue Carbon Action and FinanceRoadmap, and are categorized into two pillars: Research and Outreach and Blue Carbon Implementation.

Research and Outreach

Imrvemppn ad Update natioaGH Strengthenannitoring of bl15 inal manenance, edcation, training,cArbon ecosystems national NDC millong and engagement

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Protcte Aeas Greeno Stiulu Package:Inijttiveo: *ou Intrduce in5 thbaeoOiD9itn magofe green s to atdiily waeaners

Kickstated iththeespecially women and youth. Work includes nursery raising, plantation,annKick-sarenwth o15th na maintenance, infrastructure, and conservation activities in protected areas

parks *84,609 daily wage earners provided green jobs under TBTT

*Astola Island is Pakistan's first *430 million trees have been planted already, with a target ofl1 billion by 30 June,marine protected area 2021

Peference: World Bank. 2021. Pakistan: Blue Carbon Rapid Assessment - Policy Pecommendations for the Pevision of Nationally Determined Contribution. Washington, DC: The World Bank.Abbreviations: CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent; C-r: Organic carbon; GHG Greenhouse gas; GoP: Government of Pakistan; ha: hectare; NDC Nationally Determined Contribution; TBTT: TenBillion Tree Tsunami