Core Insights - Climate governance and marine governance are closely linked, with the green transformation of the marine economy being a key pathway to achieving carbon neutrality goals [1] - Guangdong's marine GDP is projected to exceed 2 trillion yuan in 2024, maintaining its position as the top province in China for 30 consecutive years [1] - The province's offshore wind power and new energy industries are expected to generate a total output value of 1.1 trillion yuan [1] Group 1: Marine Energy Development - Guangdong views the ocean as a "three-dimensional energy reservoir," leveraging abundant offshore wind, solar resources, and deep-sea energy advantages through technological innovation [2] - The cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in Guangdong is expected to reach 12.51 million kilowatts in 2024, ranking first in the country [2] - The world's first offshore wind power project utilizing ±500 kV flexible DC transmission technology is set to begin construction in 2025 [2] Group 2: Carbon Capture and Utilization - Guangdong's first offshore carbon capture and storage project was launched in June 2023, with an annual CO2 storage capacity exceeding 40 million cubic meters [2] - New CO2 utilization projects are expected to be operational by May 2025, focusing on "carbon-driven oil and oil-solidified carbon" for marine energy recycling [2] Group 3: Blue Carbon Initiatives - The development of blue carbon is a key focus for Guangdong, with initiatives for blue carbon product development and trading [3] - The province has established a methodology for mangrove carbon credits, with Shenzhen releasing the first carbon credit methodology aimed at biodiversity protection in 2023 [3] - Guangdong's Zhanjiang mangrove afforestation project became the first blue carbon project in China to meet certification standards [3] Group 4: Policy and Financial Support - Guangdong has established a "legal + financial" system to support the green low-carbon development of the marine economy [4] - The "Guangdong Province Promotion of High-Quality Marine Economic Development Regulations" was passed on May 28, 2025, promoting offshore wind power technology innovation and ecological carbon sink value transformation [4] - The issuance of blue bonds and the establishment of carbon credit index insurance for mangroves are examples of financial innovations supporting marine projects [4]