Answer: The sustainable management, conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems are vital to support the continued provision of CARBON sequestration and other ecosystem services on which people depend.
Protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems is also needed. Policies to prevent the conversion of these ecosystems to other land uses, for example regulating coastal development, can ensure their protection.
Globally ambitious efforts are also needed to reduce the use of fossil fuels, increase the use of renewable energy systems and enhance energy efficiency. This will reduce the impacts of CO2 and other GHGs on the ocean.