ASEAN, the Government of Japan, and UNDP officially launched the ASEAN Blue Carbon and Finance Profiling (ABCF) Project in Jakarta. The ambitious project aims to strengthen the sustainable management of blue carbon ecosystems in all ASEAN countries and Timor Leste. The best available science, satellite technology, and field assessments will be used in valuing the carbon stored in marine and freshwater ecosystems. This is a major step in unlocking innovative financing solutions for climate resilience and inclusive economic growth across the region
Project Milestones
Kick-off Workshop
21 May 2025, Jakarta, Indonesia
The project officially started in May 2025. Dr. Severino Salmo III, from the Philippines, was invited as a member of the panel discussion. He presented virtually due to schedule conflict which prevented him from attending in person.
ASEAN Blue Carbon Profiling Workshop
24-27 June 2025, Bali, Indonesia
A capacity-building workshop was recently held to standardize seagrass blue carbon profiling methods in each participating country. Country experts and their assistants were invited to strengthen their technical capacity in carbon stock assessment. Discussions were also held to develop a robust blue carbon profiling that can integrate blue carbon strategies to future development plans.
UNDP Indonesia (via Instagram)
Year 2025 has been a year of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical progress for the ASEAN Blue Carbon and Finance Profiling Project.
UNDP Indonesia warmly extends sincere gratitude to the people behind the work across partner ASEAN countries. These experts, national partners, and institutions contributed their time, knowledge and insights, from fieldwork and data validation to financial consultations and regional coordination.
More are in store for 2026 as we continue to collaborate for a sustainable blue economy in Southeast Asia.
Mangrove Ecology 