Mangrove forests are being lost at around 1% per year. The last IUCN assessment highlighted that more than one in six mangrove species are currently under threat of extinction. Our mangrove restoration work is currently focused in the Philippines, where over 50% of mangroves have been lost. The super-typhoon Haiyan (locally known as …
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In 2018, our team was asked to consult on a 50ha mangrove site that had been enclosed and cleared, resulting in a loss of tree cover that allowed the mangrove floor to be eroded away. Hills were washed into and filled draining channels, resulting in a flatter pond floor with poorly drained, often saturated soil. Following an extensive survey ...
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What's next for the alliance In addition to expanding mangrove habitat 20% by 2030, the Global Mangrove Alliance will also aim to catalyze $10 billion in investments to help improve the resilience of coastal communities and improve the wellbeing of an additional 10 million people through restoration and conservation projects.. In working toward these …
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Nick Keyes. +1 (202) 473-9135. nkeyes@worldbankgroup. Jakarta. Lestari Boediono. +62-21-5299-3156. lboediono@worldbank. The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a project to support the Government of Indonesia in enhancing the management of mangroves and livelihoods of local communities on May …
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On the right are targets and limits to recovery of mangrove cover. Restoration of approximately 1% year −1 will lead to the recovery of high-value sites, achieve Target 15 by 2040, and return mangrove …
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Mangroves function as a crucial buffer zone, preventing soil erosion, shielding communities from wave action and storms, and minimizing losses of life caused by extreme weather events. They're also key for food security. Mangrove forests underpin coastal food webs that support many commercial harvests, local subsistence fishing and other ...
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framework of a project called "Mangrove reforestation in Asia – local action and cross-border transfer of knowledge for the conservation of climate, forests and biodiversity" the project team restored over 100 hectares of damaged or destroyed mangrove forests – an irreplaceable ecosys-tem for unique biodiversity, important carbon sink, and
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Incredible Benefits of Mangrove Action. Preventing just 1% of mangrove loss results in two hundred million tons of carbon locked away. Restoration of losses since 1996 could safeguard carbon in soil and aboveground biomass equivalent to 1.27gigatons of CO2–equating to over 520 million barrels of oil, or the annual emissions of 49 million cars …
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Mangrove Action Project is a global network of activists, researchers and communities working to protect and restore mangrove forests. Visit our media page to find out the latest news, stories and videos about our projects and campaigns. Learn how mangroves are vital for wetlands and biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and …
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Mangrove Action Project – Annual Report 2022 Page 8 In 2022, the MAP team worked with Wetlands International East Africa to teach mangrove restoration workshops in Lamu, Kenya, and Tanga, Tanzania. The mangroves are directly tied to the culture and heritage of the region with many structures, boats and other amenities being built with ...
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1992. Mangrove Action Project was formed in 1992. Its founders – Alfredo Quarto, Ian Baird and Pisit Charnsonah – had witnessed firsthand the rapid devastation of the world's mangrove forests and decided to take action by combining science-backed recommendations with genuine local involvement.
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Mangrove seedlings. 4. Cambodia. Action Aid, an international NGO that works against poverty and injustice worldwide, started a campaign, She Is The Answer, which aids communities' resilience to climate change through empowering local women. ... The Mangrove Restoration Project aims to improve coastal sustainability by increasing …
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The Mangrove Breakthrough aims to secure the future of 15 million hectares of mangroves globally by 2030, seeing investments of 4 billion USD by 2030 to conserve and revitalize these coastal …
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Data from the India State of Forest Report (2021) indicates a reduction in mangrove cover from 1,038 sq km in 2011 to 994 sq km in 2021, representing a loss of about 4.4% over the past two decades. Poaching and the construction of unplanned embankments for settlements further exacerbate the challenges. The Sundarbans is also increasingly ...
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Indonesia, the most mangrove-rich nation in the world, has proposed the most globally ambitious mangrove rehabilitation target (600,000 ha) of any nation, to be achieved by 2024 to support ...
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Mangroves provide valuable ecological and socio-economic services. The importance of mangroves is particularly evident in Southeast (SE) Asia where the most extensive and diverse forests are found. To …
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This grant supports coalition-building of technical, political, and financial partners, the design of regional investment strategies, and curation of a pipeline of locally led mangrove restoration and conservation projects in 3 countries. Oliver Wyman donated USD 100,000 to support the establishment of the Mangrove Breakthrough …
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The Mangrove Action Project have been demonstrating a unique approach to restoring mangrove forests together with local communities. The Community-based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) Method supports a holistic, science-based approach that encourages practitioners to mitigate mangrove stressors and facilitate natural …
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GNF: The Global Nature Fund (GNF) is the project holder of a 4-year initiative (ending in Dec 2015) implemented in 4 Asian countries, including Thailand called Mangrove Restoration and Reforestation in Asia, a Project for Knowledge Exchange and Action to Reduce Climate Change, and Protect Forest and Biodiversity.
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What we did. As part of our efforts to enhance understanding of mangrove ecology and stakeholder needs, MAP teamed up with Wetlands International Eastern Africa to conduct a restoration workshop in Lamu County. Home to over 60% of Kenya's mangroves, the mangroves of Lamu provide a vital ecosystem for the community, protecting against …
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The Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Project will focus on strengthening the policy and institutions for mangrove management and rehabilitation, promoting …
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What to expect live. Designed for groups of up to 25 participants, workshops can last from 5 to 10 days. They include: Question-led, photo-based theory sessions on subjects such as mangrove ecology and biology, understanding mangrove stressors, and restoration best practices. Field trips that bring the theory to life.
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Mangrove Action Project was formed in 1992. Its founders – Alfredo Quarto, Ian Baird and Pisit Charnsonah – had witnessed firsthand the rapid devastation of the world's …
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Over 8 days, 53 people learned best practices in mangrove management and restoration and were introduced to relevant mangrove ecology and science that underpins ecological mangrove restoration. The second workshop was held on Grand Bahama for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) and Waterkeepers Bahamas (WKB), two groups that have been ...
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Mangroves & Landscape. Captivating images of our mangroves with a unique perspective from expansive vistas down to the microscale of individual plants and other flora. Images may include unseen angles, …
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The mangrove restoration guidelines take a holistic approach, accounting for ecological, social and financial factors, which can make or break a restoration project. It also includes a module related to blue carbon projects to ensure sustainable finance towards mangrove restoration. Pieter van Eijk, Programme Head of Coasts and Deltas …
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Guiding principles for successful mangrove restoration. These six principles are woven throughout the guidelines and can be applied in every phase of the project cycle. Principle 1: Safeguard nature and maximise biodiversity. Principle 2: Employ the best information and practices. Principle 3: Empower people and address their needs. Principle 4:
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The French Tropical Wetlands Network has produced a technical guide on mangrove restoration. The report provides a summary of key elements that should be considered in any mangrove restoration project, based on a review of available literature and practices around the world. "Mangroves are currently threatened by a host of …
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Dr. Jennifer Howard, Vice President of the Blue Carbon Program at Conservation International, co-author and editor of the Guidelines said: "Restoring mangroves is a potentially transformative nature-based solution to mitigate climate change and increase coastal resiliency. However, scaling and investments in ambitious mangrove …
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