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Climate LIVE K12: Role of Blue Carbon in Combating Climate Change, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, hosted by Columbia Climate School

Register: https://tinyurl.com/a4a5744x

Climate LIVE K12: The Role of Blue Carbon in Combating Climate Change and Restoring Biodiversity

Climate LIVE K12 is dedicated to bringing the science of sustainability to K12 students, educators, and parents.

About this Event 

Target Audience: Grades 9-12, Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Educators, the Public 

This session will explore the power of blue carbon ecosystems, focusing on the critical role seagrass meadows play in carbon sequestration and coastal resilience. We will dive into real-world examples of restoration projects, including the development of carbon credits and biodiversity markets, which not only help mitigate climate change but also promote the conservation of marine biodiversity. 

A link to join the session will be provided to all registered participants upon registration.

If you would like to submit any questions before the event, please send them to Laurel Zaima-Sheehy (lzaima@climate.columbia.edu)

Event Contact Information:
Laurel Zaima-Sheehy
212-854-0641
lnz2104@columbia.edu

LOCATION:

  • Online

TYPE:

  • Workshop

  • Seminar

CATEGORY:

  • Education

  • Earth Institute

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