Planting Mangroves for a Thriving Ecosystem

Saudi Arabia is constructing The Line, a groundbreaking mega-city in the desert that has been dubbed a horizontal skyscraper. The project aims to create a city that stretches horizontally for miles instead of towering vertically like traditional skyscrapers. With a completion target of 2030, constru

Hong Kong’s wetlands are vital for flood protection, but their value has been ignored. To combat climate change and increase resilience, the planned Northern Metropolis development should prioritize a wetlands protection system. These wetlands act as natural buffers against flooding but have been disregarded. The government’s focus on development rather than conservation raises concerns. Restoring and managing abandoned fish ponds as mangrove-aquaculture systems would offer multiple benefits, including flood protection and carbon sequestration. Incorporating wetlands into drainage systems and conducting research will be crucial for future wetland conservation. Working in harmony with nature is essential to achieve President Xi Jinping’s ecological civilization.

World Wetlands Day was recently celebrated, and now the UNESCO Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan is inviting people to embark on a virtual journey to explore the vital mangrove ecosystems of the Arab Region. This invitation comes in the form of a virtual exhibition that showcases the beauty, impor