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The Race for Blue Carbon Leadership. Is this Indonesia’s Moment?
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The Race for Blue Carbon Leadership. Is this Indonesia’s Moment?

Indonesia holds 25%of the world’s mangroves. 3.4 million hectares. Estimated 3 billion tonnes of stored carbon. No other country comes close to this concentration of blue carbon assets.

December 25, 2025Norita Ja’afar
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The Race for Blue Carbon Leadership. Is this Indonesia’s Moment?
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December 25, 2025

The Race for Blue Carbon Leadership. Is this Indonesia’s Moment?

Indonesia holds 25%of the world’s mangroves. 3.4 million hectares. Estimated 3 billion tonnes of stored carbon. No other country comes close to this concentration of blue carbon assets.

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CM-LU-CW-001 Should Be Your Blue Carbon Methodology of Choice. It Fulfils CCP Standards from Day One.
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December 12, 2025

CM-LU-CW-001 Should Be Your Blue Carbon Methodology of Choice. It Fulfils CCP Standards from Day One.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has fundamentally reshaped what buyers accept as legitimate carbon credits. Their Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) now define the global benchmark for quality.

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Sabah’s Moment. Why This State Must Seize Its Carbon Leadership now
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December 1, 2025

Sabah’s Moment. Why This State Must Seize Its Carbon Leadership now

With the Sabah State Election concluded and new line of State Cabinet securing a renewed mandate, the time has come for decisive action.

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Vietnam’s Blue Carbon Strategy, A Promising ASEAN collaboration.
November 29, 2025

Vietnam’s Blue Carbon Strategy, A Promising ASEAN collaboration.

In the news, Vietnam recently announced the partnership with the World Economic Forum to establish New Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) in demonstrating the country’s climate governance.

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Rethinking Blue Carbon Funding: Alternative Approaches for Coastal Wetlands Ecosystem
August 16, 2025

Rethinking Blue Carbon Funding: Alternative Approaches for Coastal Wetlands Ecosystem

BEYOND CARBON CREDITS — DEMYSTIFYING NON-CARBON MARKET APPROACHES FOR BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS

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From Jeff Goodell’s Warning to Malaysia’s Reality
June 1, 2025

From Jeff Goodell’s Warning to Malaysia’s Reality

How Climate Inaction Endanger Lives

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Methodologies for Forest Carbon Offset by Malaysia Forest Fund
May 29, 2025

Methodologies for Forest Carbon Offset by Malaysia Forest Fund

Let skepticism drive higher standards and better design — not paralysis or cynicism

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Transferring Financial Acumen to Environmental Action: A Journey from Corporate Control to Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Blue Carbon
May 26, 2025

Transferring Financial Acumen to Environmental Action: A Journey from Corporate Control to Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Blue Carbon

Advancing Stewardship with Purpose-Driven Future. The birth of TABAH ASIA & Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) — Malaysia Chapter.

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Carbon Dilemma: Stand By or Push? — Malaysia Context
November 16, 2024

Carbon Dilemma: Stand By or Push? — Malaysia Context

Johor Sustainability Conversation 2024, hosted by CIMB Islamic in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

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