Marine ecosystems like seagrass meadows, saltmarshes, and mangroves absorb or draw down carbon from the water and atmosphere - just like plants and trees on land - and as such can help the UK meet its climate goals.
But despite the growing emphasis given to forest protection projects on land, ocean-based solutions, or blue carbon solutions , to the climate crisis are frequently ignored, the report argues.
As such, the groups have urged the government to adopt so-called ocean-based solutions at pace and at scale by 2030, noting that protecting blue carbon stores are one of the many solutions required to deliver a net zero emission economy.
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Flee from crowds at these scenic seaside spots, says Sarah Marshall. There are many hidden spots to discover along our coastlines; places where it’s possible to sunbathe solo or take a dip soundtracked only by crashing waves. Below are a few secret shorelines still under the radar, where solitude is (almost) guaranteed. Dornoch, Scottish Highlands Undeniably beautiful, Scotland nevertheless divides opinion when it comes to the weather. But, benefitting from its own microclimate, Dornoch is much warmer and evenings are lighter than elsewhere in the country. Madonna and Guy Ritchie got married here years ago, but despite several claims to fame, the sleepy site is still relatively unknown.
There are many hidden spots to discover along our coastlines; places where it’s possible to sunbathe solo or take a dip soundtracked only by crashing waves. Below are a few secret shorelines still under the radar, where solitude is (almost) guaranteed.
Dornoch, Scottish Highlands Undeniably beautiful, Scotland nevertheless divides opinion when it comes to the weather. But, benefitting from its own microclimate, Dornoch is much warmer and evenings are lighter than elsewhere in the country. Madonna and Guy Ritchie got married here years ago, but despite several claims to fame, the sleepy site is still relatively unknown. Close to the beach, Links House is a five-star, 15-room hotel, divided into three cottages, a 45-minute drive from Inverness. Built in 1843, it enjoys superb views of the Dornoch Firth, and sits on the famous 516-mile NC500 driving route (a favourite of Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond who stayed whilst filming Top Gear). Four of the leading single mal