Pakistan Mangrove Carbon Market Could Earn $20-50 Million Annually from Carbon Credits

Pakistan's maritime affairs minister announced that the country could earn $20-50 million each year by selling carbon credits from its mangrove forests. The mangroves, mostly in the Indus Delta and along the Balochistan coast, absorb about four times more carbon than regular forests. The minister called for stronger conservation efforts and public-private investment to protect these ecosystems and support coastal communities. The revenue depends on carbon credit prices and trading volumes, which are not yet fixed. The government is pushing for stricter enforcement against mangrove clearing for housing and industrial projects. If managed well, the mangrove carbon market could become a steady income source while helping Pakistan meet its climate goals and protect fisheries and aquaculture in the region.