The critical role of mangroves in coastal defense and climate change mitigation
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Mangroves: Forests of life along the blue coast
Mangrove forests, often described as the "forests of the sea," are among the world's most valuable coastal ecosystems, providing a natural shield for shorelines while supporting rich biodiversity and helping combat climate change. On the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, observed annually on July 26, renewed attention is being given to global efforts to protect and restore these unique wetlands.
The critical role of mangroves in coastal defense and climate change mitigation
Each year, on July 26, the world commemorates the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. The observance was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise global awareness of the importance of mangrove forests and promote their sustainable management and protection.Mangroves are communities of trees that grow on tidal flats in coastal waters and extend inland along…
International Day for the Defense of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2026 highlights the crucial importance of these unique tropical coastal forests. Their survival is indispensable to safeguard biodiversity, curb coastal erosion and mitigate climate change. These natural barriers drastically reduce the scourge of the most violent storms and store tons of CO2 at their roots. Millions of people depend directly on their biological wealth to survive. Howeve…
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