This country profile presents a comprehensive assessment of the legal, political, and institutional frameworks essential for enabling blue carbon projects. It evaluates core legal requirements—such as project precedents, national regulations, land tenure, and carbon rights—using a standardized scoring index designed to clarify the complex legal and policy landscape surrounding blue carbon development.

The analysis is intended to support stakeholders in navigating these frameworks and accelerating the design and implementation of high-integrity blue carbon projects in the country.

The main policy recommendations focus on:

Expediting the approval of the draft resolution for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Establishing clear, explicit regulations to ensure transparency, market stability, and legal certainty for stakeholders.
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Improving the National Emission Reduction Registry by enhancing data accessibility and analysis. Focusing on providing more straightforward information on market types, emissions reductions, and types of ecosystems, and offer user-friendly features for better public engagement.

Streamlining the mangrove concession approval process by clarifying which authority is responsible for different project types. Ensuring coordination between the Ministry of Defense, DIMAR, and environmental authorities to improve efficiency and clarity.
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Finalizing the draft regulation to establish a standardized process for securing, transferring, and revoking carbon rights. Clarifying whether this process is separate from project authorization to avoid confusion and ensure smooth implementation.

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