Organisationseinheit: Deutschland. Umweltbundesamt. Fachgebiet V.2.6 - Klimaschutzprojekte - Nationale Zustimmungsstelle UNFCCC
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Funding conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems
(German Environment Agency, 2026) Fallasch, Felix; Siemons, Anne; Rickels, Wilfried
This publication analyses the advantages and disadvantages of carbon credits compared to other financing instruments for protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems. Nine instruments are examined, including emission credits, biodiversity certificates, development cooperation, and blue bonds. Several aspects such as scalability, financial stability, carbon accounting, and project integrity are explored. Findings suggest that carbon credits offer scalability and long-term revenue potential but are hindered by high transaction costs, market volatility, and risks to environmental integrity, particularly when used for emission offsetting. The report targets professionals in climate change, conservation, and sustainable finance.
Analysis of selected Blue Carbon projects in the voluntary carbon market
(German Environment Agency, 2026) Jennerjahn, Tim; Fallasch, Felix; Siemons, Anne; Wissner, Nora; Lauer, Sophia; Reise, Judith; Liste, Victoria; Janas, Leon
This report examines the risks and opportunities of using carbon crediting mechanisms to fund the protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems. It evaluates seven projects registered in the voluntary carbon market, focusing on key challenges related to integrity risks such as additionality, quantification, permanence, safeguards, and double counting. Despite uncertainties in measurement methods, the report highlights that projects tend to adopt conservative estimates of carbon removals. Aimed at stakeholders in carbon crediting programmes, policymakers, and researchers, it emphasizes the need for improved data collection and peer-to-peer learning to enhance project outcomes.
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