Up2You
Blue Carbon
Download the technical sheet nowWhat does the package consist ofUp2You Blue Carbon?
Safeguard the waters
The projects of Up2You Blue carbon package protect and develop ecosystems coastal areas providing numerous benefits, including the improvement of waters and the protection of endangered marine species.
The impact
Despite the blue carbon ecosystems They cover only about 1% of the planet, they are responsible for half of the CO22 absorbed by the oceans. This is why it is essential to preserve them.
mangroves
I Blue Carbon Projects consist in the reforestation of mangrove forests, one of the main coastal biomes, capable of accumulating carbon and removing it from the atmosphere.
The quality of mangroves
Mangroves Are plants capable of capturing a high amount of CO2 (ten times larger than a traditional tree), but at the same time they need special conditions in order to survive. In fact, they require contact with seawater and a tropical climate.
Why support the packageUp2You Blue Carbon?
Una Mangrove forest, in addition to capturing huge amounts of CO2, is able to:
Protect shorelines from storms and floods
Feeding fish and animals
Make the surrounding environment free from the harmful effects of UV-B radiation
The projects generate benefits to local communities, including:
Sustainable management of water and sanitation
Access to education
Guarantee of a source of income for people committed to the preservation and reforestation of the area.