Blue Carbon Solutions

Q: Why does blue carbon matter for decarbonization?

B lue carbon projects help address hard-to-abate emissions by supporting long-term carbon storage while restoring coastal ecosystems. They also minimize emissions from habitat degradation and contribute to broader decarbonization goals. , basic_html

Restore and conserve coastal habitats to sequester carbon, promote biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience

Blue carbon — capturing carbon and storing it in marine and coastal ecosystems like saltmarsh and seagrass — turns habitat restoration into broader climate and biodiversity value.

Jacobs combines leading blue carbon research with extensive experience designing and delivering wetland restoration projects, underpinned by a strong understanding of decarbonization strategies, natural capital and environmental markets.

We developed the world’s first carbon code for coastal wetlands in 2014 and have played a leading role in the development of the U.K. Saltmarsh Carbon Code. This experience informs our work with clients to quantify and realize the full range of ecosystem service benefits associated with coastal wetlands, including carbon sequestration, climate resilience, biodiversity enhancements, water quality improvements and community benefits.

Restoring coastal systems for climate, biodiversity and resilience

Advancing wetland and coastal restoration projects that support carbon storage

Turn restoration into climate value

Shape wetland projects that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store carbon while restoring habitat and coastal function.
Strengthen resilience and biodiversity — and more

Reduce erosion and flood risk while creating healthier coastal ecosystems and other co-benefits.
Move from science to delivery

Bring research, design and implementation together to advance projects with confidence.

Advancing blue carbon and coastal resilience

From wetland restoration to carbon monitoring, we enable coastal projects that deliver measurable climate, habitat and resilience outcomes.

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Decarbonization & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management

Empowering clients to avoid, measure, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while planning practical pathways to decarbonization

Nature Positive Solutions

Designing with nature for regenerative solutions and multi-benefit outcomes

Resilience & Climate Adaptation

Turning risk and uncertainty into resilience and long-term value

Blue Carbon Assessment & Strategy

Identify where coastal restoration can deliver habitat and resilience value

Wetland Restoration

Design saltmarsh and other coastal habitat schemes that complement natural processes

Carbon Code & Market Readiness

Support projects with the science, evidence and experience needed to build trust in blue carbon approaches

Coastal Resilience

Managing coastal risks while delivering adaptive, climate-ready solutions for tomorrow

Blue Carbon Monitoring & Verification

Measure restoration performance and carbon accumulation to strengthen long-term outcomes.

Blue carbon: Your questions answered

Blue carbon is the carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems such as saltmarshes, mudflats and wetlands. Restoring these habitats can support climate goals, including by generating carbon credits, while also improving biodiversity and resilience.

We work with clients to turn coastal restoration into practical climate and resilience action through scientific assessment, restoration design, implementation support, monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

Blue carbon projects help address hard-to-abate emissions by supporting long-term carbon storage while restoring coastal ecosystems. They also minimize emissions from habitat degradation and contribute to broader decarbonization goals.

Well-designed wetland restoration can reduce erosion and flood risk, enhance habitat, support public access and create stronger, more resilient coastlines for the long term.

Jacobs’ blue carbon work focuses on habitats such as saltmarshes, wetlands, seagrass meadows and managed realignment schemes, where restoration can deliver measurable climate, resilience and environmental benefits.

Yes. Blue carbon projects can strengthen funding and investment cases by generating carbon credits and enhancing natural capital value — aligned with ESG goals. We support this through robust business cases and funding strategies that unlock investment and deliver environmental outcomes.