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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2023, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (3): 44-53.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20220624

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Carbon Credit Measurement Method for Mangrove Conservation Carbon Sink Project: a Case Study of Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve in Shenzhen

Ri Lu1,Chen Wang2,Ye Chen1,Xixi Xu1,Yue Hu1,Zheng Chen1,Jiaxi Cao1,Shuhong Wu1,*(),Ling Li2,He Gao2   

  1. 1. Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083
    2. Mentougou District Ecology and Environment Bureau of Beijing Municipality Beijing 102308
  • Received:2022-09-14 Online:2023-03-25 Published:2023-05-27
  • Contact: Shuhong Wu E-mail:wshuhong@126.com

Abstract:

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the carbon credits measurement method of mangrove protection carbon sink project activities in China, to promote measurable, reportable, and verifiable carbon credits of mangrove protection carbon sink projects into the carbon market for trading. Method: This paper proposed a carbon credits measurement method for mangrove conservation carbon sink projects that takes carbon benefits, biodiversity benefits, and community benefits into consideration. Futian Mangrove Reserve in Shenzhen was taken as an example, the PLUS model Markov chain method was used to determine the baseline scenario of the mangrove protection carbon sink project and the changes in carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions of each carbon pool. The default factor was used to calculate the carbon benefits of the mangrove conservation carbon sink project in the Futian Mangrove Reserve from 1988 to 2060 (the target year for achieving carbon neutrality in China). The biodiversity and community benefits of Futian Mangrove Reserve were evaluated using participatory village assessment, field visit and literature survey. Result: From 1988 to 2060, the carbon benefits of the mangrove protection carbon sink project in Futian Mangrove Reserve was 350 231.91 t, and the annual carbon benefits was 4 864.33 t?a?1. According to the assessment results of biodiversity and community benefits, the mangrove conservation carbon sink project in Futian Mangrove Reserve was classified as a Class A project, and it was not necessary to adjust the carbon benefits. Therefore, the carbon credits of the mangrove protection carbon sink project in Futian Mangrove Reserve were the same as the carbon benefits. Conclusion: The carbon credits of Futian Mangrove Reserve effectively reflect the multiple benefits of conservation activities, that is, in addition to the ability of sequestration, emission reduction and sink increase, the project activities also synergistically respond to and solve other global problems. The development of carbon credits accounting methods for mangrove conservation activities is conducive to the effective allocation of resources through the carbon market mechanism, broadening financing channels for mangrove conservation activities, and further strengthening the protection of mangrove ecosystems.

Key words: mangrove conservation, carbon credits, biodiversity, community, reserve area

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