MUSCAT (Oman), Nov 6 — In a muddy wetland in Oman’s capital, environmental scientist Zakiya al-Afifi measures the bark of a mangrove tree, estimating its capacity to absorb the...
MUSCAT , Nov 6 — In a muddy wetland in Oman’s capital, environmental scientist Zakiya al-Afifi measures the bark of a mangrove tree, estimating its capacity to absorb the carbon dioxide that is slowly heating the planet.
Mangrove habitats can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a faster rate than forests and store it in their soil and sediment for longer periods. Trudging through a murky creek north of Muscat, Badr bin Saif Al Busaidi of Oman’s environmental authority points to a dense thicket of mangrove trees.
Over the past two years, Oman has planted more than 3.5 million seeds directly in targeted areas, including a record two million this year. A single credit represents one tonne of carbon dioxide removed or reduced from the atmosphere. Credits are generated through activities such as planting mangroves or rehabilitating forests.
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