Sustainable Business Podcast by Innovation Forum25 Sep 2025

Scaling coastal climate solutions: the potential for blue carbon in net-zero strategies

Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes – collectively known as blue carbon – are some of the most efficient natural carbon sinks on the planet, storing carbon up to 10 times faster than terrestrial forests. They also protect coastlines, support fisheries and provide critical habitat for biodiversity. Yet these ecosystems are disappearing rapidly, and their protection remains underfunded in most climate strategies. The importance of blue carbon is beginning to gain traction among corporate sustainability teams, but it still represents a small share of nature-based investments. There’s a clear opportunity to change that, especially in regions such as west Africa where high-impact restoration efforts are underway. Our panel of experts:

Whitney Johston, director of ocean sustainability, Salesforce
Yihan Wang, strategy and climate impact, Terraformation
Amy Schmid, global blue carbon project lead, Conservation International
Ledama Masidza, founder and marine conservationist, KindWorld Project

The discussion covers: What to look for in a high-quality blue carbon project How blue carbon fits into broader net-zero strategies Why west Africa is a critical region for scalable blue carbon investment This session is designed for corporate sustainability, ESG, and procurement professionals exploring nature-based climate solutions. Case study: This session studies ReDAW, a mangrove restoration project in Ghana’s Anlo wetlands. It’s one of the few blue carbon projects of its kind currently in development globally, demonstrating measurable impact for climate, communities, and biodiversity. We also explore what credible blue carbon projects look like today, where the gaps are, and how companies can support this work in a way that aligns with climate, nature, and community goals.

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