The Mangrove Cricket Club Secures A-Grade Grand Final Spot

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.

The Sundarban, a vast mangrove forest between Bangladesh and India, is the largest remaining mangrove forest in the world. It is home to the Bengal Tiger and Masked Finfoot and supports local communities. However, these communities face challenges like poor infrastructure and limited resources. The forest provides protection against cyclones, benefiting both nearby areas and others further inland. Preserving the Sundarban is crucial to prevent loss of coastal protection and ensure a sustainable future.

UC San Diego scientists are at the UN climate conference in Dubai to advocate for scientific solutions to climate change. They will participate in high-level discussions and showcase their work at the Ocean Pavilion, organized by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.