About the Forum
Scottish Blue Carbon Forum
The Scottish Blue Carbon Forum connects blue carbon experts from research institutions, non-government organisations, public bodies and the Scottish Government around a joint vision to develop a collaborative and innovative blue carbon community in Scotland. The Forum aims to enhance our understanding of how Scotland’s blue carbon resources contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience. The Forum provides a platform both for researchers to provide scientific advice directly to policy makers, and for Scottish Government to engage directly with researchers.
Our blue carbon research programme
The Scottish Blue Carbon Forum was launched in 2018 by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform. The Forum developed a blue carbon research programme to better inform future policy and management decisions. The aim of the research programme is to better understand the ability of marine and intertidal habitats to trap and store carbon, as well as the effects that human activities may have on these habitats.
