This country profile presents a comprehensive assessment of the legal, political, and institutional frameworks essential for enabling blue carbon projects. It evaluates core legal requirements—such as project precedents, national regulations, land tenure, and carbon rights—using a standardized scoring index designed to clarify the complex legal and policy landscape surrounding blue carbon development.

The analysis is intended to support stakeholders in navigating these frameworks and accelerating the design and implementation of high-integrity blue carbon projects in the country.

The main policy recommendations focus on:

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Establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for carbon trading to provide clear guidelines for REDD+ and non-REDD+ projects.

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Launching a public national carbon registry and define its scope to ensure transparency, prevent double counting, and improve accountability.

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Strengthening land tenure security by addressing administrative constraints and resolving land use conflicts

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