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EU aims to launch blue carbon credits in 2030

Published 13:35 on June 11, 2026 / Last updated at 13:35 on June 11, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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The European Commission is developing a new blue carbon credit certification system that aims to reward the expansion and creation of marine ecosystems for their role in absorbing CO2, a senior official said, while presenting the EU’s new island and coastal strategy.
The European Commission is developing a new blue carbon credit certification system that aims to reward the expansion and creation of marine ecosystems for their role in absorbing CO2, a senior official said, while presenting the EU’s new island and coastal strategy.


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