Core Insights - The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC opened in Belém, Brazil, showcasing Shenzhen's blue carbon initiatives [1] - Shenzhen's "Mangrove+" initiative aims to explore new mechanisms for realizing the value of mangrove ecological products [3] - Shenzhen completed China's first mangrove conservation carbon sink auction in September 2023, achieving a record price of USD 68 per ton [4] Blue Carbon Practices - Mangroves are recognized as a major coastal blue carbon ecosystem, and Shenzhen is advancing its blue carbon model to other cities in Guangdong [3][4] - The Development Research Center for Natural Resource and Real Estate Assessment in Shenzhen provided a comprehensive overview of the city's methodologies for mangrove carbon sink projects [5] International Collaboration - A special dialogue session at COP30 involved representatives from Shenzhen and Brazilian cities discussing cross-regional cooperation in blue carbon development [6][7] - Shenzhen's practices are seen as a model for integrating economic growth with ecological protection, promoting nature-based solutions for climate change [8] Strategic Agreements - A strategic cooperation framework agreement was signed between the Development Research Center for Natural Resource and Real Estate Assessment and ICLEI to enhance blue carbon research collaboration [9] Global Influence and Future Initiatives - Shenzhen aims to leverage the International Mangrove Center's global influence to implement the "Mangrove+" initiative and enhance international cooperation [10]