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:

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Developing a clear and streamlined process for obtaining permissions or authorizations to implement nature-based carbon credit projects in mangrove areas for the Voluntary Carbon Market.

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Clarifying regulations and establishing a process for obtaining permission to develop nature based carbon credit projects in mangrove forests under customary ownership.‍

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Defining a clear and specific framework for carbon rights in mangrove forests, including mechanisms to secure, transfer, or revoke these rights effectively.

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