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Blue Action Fund – Mangroves and Blue Carbon Conservation Grant 2026
Blue Action Fund
Description
Blue Action Fund competitive call for proposals for mangrove ecosystem conservation, restoration, and blue carbon development in Asia. Total funding envelope up to €17 million; individual grants €2–4 million per project for up to 5 years. Focus: mangrove protection/restoration (min 1,000 ha), blue carbon MRV, 30x30 biodiversity targets, sustainable community-based resource management. Eligible countries: India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam.
Eligibility
Charitable NGOs and consortia of NGOs. Projects must be in India, Indonesia, Philippines, or Vietnam. Must cover at least 1,000 hectares of mangrove ecosystems. Must demonstrate pathway to high-integrity carbon credit generation.