International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

located at the interface of land and sea in tropical regions, which offer a considerable array of ecosystem goods and services.

Although they are found in 123 nations and territories, they represent less than 1% of all tropical forests worldwide, and less than 0.4% of the total global forest estate

They support complex communities, where thousands of other species interact. They provide a valuable nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans; a food source for monkeys, deer, birds, even kangaroos; and a source of nectar for honeybees.

Managing and restoring mangrove ecosystems is an achievable and cost effective way to help ensure food security for many coastal communities.

In these areas, UNESCO is committed to implementing science-based solutions in coordination with local and indigenous communities, to support humanity’s ability to cope with socio-ecological change.

sequestering vast amounts of carbon within the soil, leaves, branches, roots, etc.

it’s the equivalent of taking 2,650+ cars off the road for one year.

Experts estimate that carbon emissions from mangrove deforestation account for up to 10% of emissions from deforestation globally, despite covering just 0.7% of land coverage.

and increasing resilience to climate change impacts.