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5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future
2019年2月15日 · An examination of 25 mangrove forests across the Indo-Pacific region found that per hectare, they held up to four times more carbon than other tropical rainforests. 3. They provide livelihoods Many people living in and around mangroves depend on them for their livelihood. The trees are a reliable source of wood for construction and fuel, which ...
How protecting mangrove forests tackles climate change
2015年9月18日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
Why do we need to save coral reefs? | World Economic Forum
2019年11月7日 · Bleached white But such ecosystems are delicately balanced and easily disrupted. Colourful coral formations are highly sensitive to changes in water temperature, light conditions or nutrients, and can eject the algae that live and feed on them – a phenomenon known as bleaching.
Growing shrimp is restoring mangrove forests and creating jobs.
2020年10月22日 · Mangrove reforestation, as a nature-based solution, is critical for the environment, business and people. Sustainable shrimp commands higher prices, which mean higher local incomes. Close collaboration between successful private-sector seafood companies and conservation champions opens the door to transformational shifts.
Pioneering climate-positive approach to mangrove ecosystems
2024年11月8日 · Mangrove ecosystems are vital biodiversity hotspots that protect millions of people and sequester significant carbon, storing up to five times more carbon per acre than rainforests. The Vida Manglar project in Colombia showcases a community-driven model that conserves 7,500 hectares of mangroves and reinvests 92% of carbon credit revenue back ...
Investment in reforestation is critical for Mexico's forests
2022年9月30日 · Spanning Meso-American rainforests, mangrove swamps, cloud and evergreen forests, alpine habitats and vast deserts, Mexico is one of the top five most megadiverse countries on earth. It's home to about 12% of the world’s biological diversity.
How mangroves can fight climate change | World Economic Forum
2014年12月11日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
Honeybees are a sweet solution for farmers and mangroves
2021年7月29日 · By feeding on the mangrove flowers, the bees make highly desirable honey with no commercial additives. The mangrove forest also benefits from pollination by the bees – as well as the project’s planting and regeneration efforts. It’s a powerful example of the circular benefits generated by bees and other pollinators.
Scientists have found 700 species in a Cambodian mangrove forest
A recent survey by Fauna & Flora International, a conservation charity, has uncovered a remarkable 700 previously unknown species in Cambodia's mangrove forests. This extensive study, covering a massive 35,750 hectares, marks the most comprehensive biodiversity analysis of Cambodian mangroves ever conducted.
Why the Mangrove Breakthrough is key to protecting the Earth
2023年11月29日 · Mangrove restoration requires an integrated nature-based approach to help mitigate climate change and expand coastal resiliency. While not all mangrove loss can be reversed, it is estimated that a total of 818,300 hectares of mangrove forest lost from 1996 to 2020 can be restored. The Mangrove Breakthrough aims to restore half of these losses ...