- 2023-10-12T08:54:20+03:00
- Climate Future Online
Jamaica Mangroves Plus Project strengthens mangrove ecosystem for 4 years. Funded by Global Environment Facility, it promotes biodiversity and sustainable management of wetland forests. Forestry Department CEO highlights mangroves’ importance to island’s coastlines. Initiative restores, protects and conserves wetland forests through policy changes, awareness, mapping, website development, and rehabilitation. Aligns with National Mangrove and Swamp Management Plan, receives co-financing.
UAE-Philippines Joint Mangrove Planting Initiative To commemorate 50 years of UAE-Philippines bilateral relations and align with the Year of Community, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Philippine Embassy collaborated to plant 50 mangrove seedlings at Jubail Mangrove Park. This initiative, part of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI), highlights the shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Key Participants and Event Highlights Key figures attending the
Removing mangroves does not lead to sediment build-up as anticipated. Small-scale coastal restoration efforts require larger changes in the surrounding area. The study emphasizes holistic management approaches to restore coastal ecosystems. Instead of removing mangroves, efforts should focus on reducing sedimentation from upstream land use practices.
