Japan Champions Marine Ecosystems to Rebuild Fisheries After Climate Disaster
JAPAN Thursday, May 21, 2026, 07:00 (GMT + 9)
Innovative blue carbon credit system turns coastal seaweed restoration into a self-funding economic engine for tsunami-shattered communities The Miyagi coastline is witnessing a remarkable transformation where ecological restoration meets financial innovation. Through the pioneering Miyagi Blue Carbon Project, local fisheries are leveraging Japan’s blue carbon credit system to turn marine conservation into a self-funding mechanism, breathing new life into an industry nearly erased by tragedy. Devastation and Recovery The Great East Japan Earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan in FULL STORY