PENRO Negros Occidental celebrated World Wetlands Day early by hanging tarpaulins, planting 500 mangrove propagules, and collecting 18 sacks of garbage, mostly single-use plastics. They promote clean wetlands and emphasize the importance of environmental conservation. Collaboration is key in resolving environmental disputes. Let’s love and care for our environment.

Bacalar Eco-Park in Mexico was designed to protect the Bacalar Lagoon, the world’s largest freshwater bacterial reef. It minimizes environmental impact and offers an enjoyable space. The park uses local wood, has a dock avoiding mangroves, and implements strategies to reduce water pollution and restore mangroves. It educates visitors about biodiversity and promotes conservation.

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.