Core Viewpoint - The recent PEMSEA Blue Carbon Technical Working Group meeting in Haikou aims to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among experts in the blue carbon field, contributing to the sustainable development of blue carbon initiatives in Hainan Province [1][2] Group 1: Blue Carbon Development in Hainan - Hainan Province has made significant progress in blue carbon initiatives through the establishment of the Blue Carbon Center, focusing on foundational research, pilot demonstrations, standard systems, management policies, ecological product value realization, and international cooperation [1] - The provincial ecological environment department expressed a desire to collaborate with the international community to build a regional blue carbon monitoring network and promote practical cooperation for global climate governance [1] Group 2: Meeting Outcomes and Future Plans - The meeting discussed key topics such as the protection and management of blue carbon ecosystems, asset assessment, regional blue carbon accounting methodologies, and certification processes [1] - Experts from the Blue Carbon Center shared experiences from the Coastal Blue Carbon Observation Research Alliance, and the meeting established a work plan for 2025-2026, with results to be submitted for review at the 17th East Asia Sea Partnership Council in July [1] Group 3: Regional Collaboration and Impact - The meeting aims to deepen the understanding of blue carbon ecosystems in the East Asia Sea region, strengthen protection management and credit certification efforts, and contribute to addressing global challenges like climate change [2] - The event also enhances the influence of the Coastal Blue Carbon Observation Research Alliance and promotes collaboration between the Blue Carbon Center and regional organizations, reflecting confidence and determination to engage internationally [2]

Group 1: Project Overview - The Chang-Gan High-Speed Railway (长赣高铁) has received preliminary design approval and is expected to commence construction within the year [1] - The railway will reduce travel time from Changsha to Ganzhou from 4 hours to under 2 hours, and from Changsha to Xiamen from 7 hours to approximately 5 hours [1] - The railway spans approximately 429.4 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h and includes 11 stations, with an estimated construction period of 5 years [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - Changsha is anticipated to be the primary beneficiary, enhancing its status as a major high-speed rail hub in Central China [2] - The railway will complete the "米" shaped high-speed rail layout, connecting Chongqing to Xiamen and providing a second high-speed rail corridor to Shenzhen [2] - Smaller cities in Jiangxi, such as Jinggangshan and Suichuan, will also benefit from improved connectivity, although concerns exist regarding the economic impact on these areas compared to Changsha [2] Group 3: Historical Context - The planning for the Chang-Gan High-Speed Railway began in 2014, and it was included in the "13th Five-Year Plan" for railways in 2017, but construction was delayed due to various issues [1] - The feasibility study was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission in October 2022, and the environmental impact assessment was approved in November 2024 [1]

中新网海口5月15日电 (黄世君)海口市生态环境局15日对外介绍，海口市生态环境局、海口市自然资源 和规划局近日联合印发《海口市蓝碳经济发展行动方案(2025—2035年)》(下称《方案》)，明确到2035 年底，海口市蓝碳经济体系基本建立，蓝碳经济贡献度显著提高，海洋产业生态化水平明显提升。 "蓝碳"是利用海洋活动及海洋生物吸收大气中的二氧化碳，并将其固定、储存在海洋中的过程、活动和 机制。海口市生态环境局三级调研员宋延巍介绍，"蓝碳经济"是以蓝碳为核心，通过保护和恢复海洋生 态系统，提高其碳汇功能，降低大气中的二氧化碳浓度，提供生态产品和服务，从而实现经济效益的一 种新兴经济形态。 海口市拥有得天独厚的蓝碳资源禀赋，其海岸线绵长，滨海湿地面积广阔，拥有红树林和海草床等蓝碳 生态系统。据统计，海口红树林面积约3.2万亩，其中海南东寨港国家级自然保护区内红树林面积约2.7 万亩。 《方案》围绕七项重点工作展开，包括摸清资源底数、实施专项行动工程提升海洋增汇、探索海洋碳汇 应用示范、强化保护修复、发展海洋生态服务等。 《方案》还明确二十项具体任务，涵盖开展蓝色碳汇系统调查、建立蓝碳经济统计评价体系、实施红树 林 ...