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Baseline additionality. Compared to the baseline scenario the project needs to mitigate climate change. That is the project must implement actions that are additional to what would occur compared to the baseline.

Level 1 additionality

Statutory additionality. The project must implement actions that are beyond requirements stipulated in local legislation or regulations. Projects are statutory additional if their implementation and/or operation is not required by any law, statute, or other regulatory framework, agreements, settlements, or other legally binding mandates requiring implementation and operation or requiring implementation of similar measures that would result in the same mitigations in the host country.

Level 2a additionality

Technology, institutional, common practice additionality. The project must implement actions that are subject to barriers of implementation or accelerate deployment of technology or activities and carbon market incentives are essential in overcoming these barriers.

Level 3 additionality

Policy additionality. Implementation of actions may lie out of the scope of the host country's Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and, therefore, not eligible for international transfer mechanism. When project implementation goes beyond its host country’s climate objectives and lies outside of the scope of its climate action strategy towards its NDCs, it is considered to be policy additional.

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Baseline Emission Calculation as defined in VMD0007 replaced.

The mangrove restoration project in Saudi Arabia significantly contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, Climate Action, by enhancing resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters. Mangroves serve as a crucial ecosystem-based approach to disaster risk reduction, offering a natural barrier against the increasing threats of climate change.

Mangroves are known for their unique ability to absorb and store large quantities of carbon dioxide, making them an invaluable asset in the fight against global warming. By restoring mangrove ecosystems, the project directly addresses SDG 13.1, aiming to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards. This is particularly relevant in regions prone to storms and flooding, where mangroves act as natural defense systems. Their dense root systems help in stabilizing shorelines, reducing erosion, and providing a buffer against storm surges and high waves.

In addition to their protective role, mangroves support biodiversity, offering habitat to a myriad of species and contributing to the health of adjacent marine ecosystems. This biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem balance, ensuring the sustainability of fisheries, and supporting livelihoods of local communities, thereby intertwining with other SDGs related to life below water and on land

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 13: Climate Action

The mangrove restoration project in Saudi Arabia significantly supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, Life Below Water, by addressing critical objectives to reduce marine pollution, sustain marine and coastal ecosystems, and conserve coastal and marine areas.

Reducing Marine Pollution (SDG 14.1)
Mangroves act as natural filters, capturing pollutants and sediment from runoff, thereby directly contributing to the reduction of marine pollution. By restoring mangrove ecosystems, this initiative works towards SDG 14.1's target to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution from land-based sources by 2025. The restoration efforts improve water quality and decrease the concentrations of harmful pollutants, ensuring cleaner marine environments.

Sustaining Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (SDG 14.2)
Mangrove restoration enhances the sustainability and protection of marine and coastal ecosystems. This aligns with SDG 14.2, aiming for the sustainable management and protection of these ecosystems by strengthening their resilience and supporting restoration efforts for healthier oceans. By adopting ecosystem-based management approaches, the project increases the resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems, contributing to their overall health and productivity.

Conserving Coastal and Marine Areas (SDG 14.5)
Expanding protected mangrove areas contributes to SDG 14.5's goal to conserve at least 10 percent of coastal and marine areas by 2020. Mangroves are vital for biodiversity, providing essential habitats for a wide array of species. Protecting these ecosystems enhances marine biodiversity conservation and supports the maintenance of healthy marine environments.



Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

SDG 14: Life Below Water

The mangrove restoration project in Saudi Arabia profoundly impacts Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15, Life on Land, by aligning with its objectives to conserve terrestrial ecosystems, reduce habitat degradation, and integrate ecosystem values into broader development agendas.

Conservation and Sustainable Use of Ecosystems (SDG 15.1)
By expanding mangrove coverage, this initiative directly supports the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems, specifically addressing SDG 15.1. Mangroves, lying at the intersection of land and sea, play a vital role in enhancing terrestrial biodiversity, stabilizing coastlines, and providing habitat for a myriad of species. Their restoration leads to an increase in forest area as a proportion of total land area, contributing to the conservation and enhancement of terrestrial ecosystems.

Reducing Habitat Degradation and Protecting Species (SDG 15.5)
Addressing SDG 15.5, the project takes significant steps to reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt biodiversity loss. By protecting and restoring mangrove ecosystems, it aids in the conservation of threatened and endangered species. Mangroves are crucial for the survival of diverse wildlife, offering breeding grounds, shelter, and food resources. The initiative thus plays a critical role in preventing the extinction of vulnerable species by safeguarding their habitats.

Integrating Ecosystem and Biodiversity Values (SDG 15.9)
The mangrove restoration project exemplifies the integration of ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, aligning with SDG 15.9. It demonstrates the importance of mangroves in coastal protection, biodiversity conservation, and carbon sequestration, urging the inclusion of these values in development and conservation planning. This approach emphasizes the necessity of ecosystem-based management strategies in achieving sustainable development and enhancing community well-being.

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

SDG 15: Life on Land

Afforestation and reforestation

The DD-SWAM project by Saudi Aramco aims to restore 9.9 hectares of degraded mangroves in Saudi Arabia by planting native mangrove species. The project is scheduled to start on April 16, 2028. Over a 30-year period, the project will bring in a GHG reduction of 4,357 tons of CO2 emissions using CDM AR-AM0014 methodology and advanced monitoring technologies like remote sensing. It supports SDGs 13 and 14, enhancing coastal resilience and promoting sustainable marine ecosystem management.

Dammam DR Sustainable Wetlands and Mangrove Conservation (DD-SWAM)

Dammam DR Sustainable Wetlands and Mangrove Conservation (DD-SWAM)

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