Safeguarding our shores: Mangrove Solutions for a resilient future

Mangroves are nature’s frontline defenders— protecting coastlines, storing carbon and sustaining rich marine life. They play a vital role in the wellbeing, food security and climate resilience of coastal communities. Yet, these ecosystems are vanishing at an alarming rate putting both nature and livelihoods at risk. 

On this International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, explore innovative, community-driven Solutions from around the world that are restoring, conserving and securing the future of mangroves and the people who depend on them. From India to El Salvador these efforts highlight the power of collective action and Nature-based Solutions to protect one of Earth’s most valuable ecosystems. 

IUCN
Identifying mangrove restoration opportunities in three intervention regions
Improving strategic and regulatory frameworks for mangrove restoration
Noel Randrianarivelo
Community-based identification and validation of the restoration site
Preparatory meeting, mobilization of the community and implementation
Observation and monitoring of restored mangrove sites
Evaluation of the first results by the local community
NAREI
Community-based mangrove management
Ecological Mangrove Restoration
Mangrove Maniacs
Caribbean
Sabine
Engel
Restore water circulation in the mangrove forest.
Establish nurseries
Reforestation in degraded and sparsely vegetated areas
Increase community awareness and involvement
Ana Elisa Peña Del Valle Isla
Transforming perceptions on ecosystem-livelihood connection
Using natural processes in mangrove rehabilitation
Integrating payment programmes into a larger strategy to promote sustainable livelihoods and long-term ecosystem conservation
Using a flexible approach for defining conservation and production areas based on local knowledge
Adoption of innovative technology
IUCN @ Paul Aragón
"Action learning" and monitoring to increase capacities and knowledge
Implementation of mangrove restoration EbA measures
Strengthening water governance and leadership for adaptation
Tarek Temraz, EEAA
Awareness raising campaign
Increasing conservation efforts
Surveillance and survivals
Mangrove ecosystem evaluation
A boat in the mangrove channel of the Inhambane Estuary, Mozambique
The Power of Knowledge about Mangroves in Shaping Conservation and Policy
The Key Processes in Integrating Mangrove Conservation into National Policy
Building Effective Partnerships for Mangrove Conservation and Policy Integration
Field trip of the Training of Trainer workshop in Vilanculos
Strategic Processes for Coordinated Conservation Action
Fostering Strong Partnerships for Collaborative Conservation
Leveraging Knowledge Hubs for Sustainable Capacity Building
Trainees during CBEMR field excursions in Lamu
Capacity building, Knowledge sharing and awareness raising on CBEMR with Stakeholders
Establishment of CBEMR demonstration site for learning and research
Monitoring and evaluation for evidence-based practice and sustainability
Improved cookstoves use less fuelwood, retain more heat, are pocket friendly and less smoky
Scoping for community needs-based intervention
Piloting
Community Engagement and Training
Ownership and Acceptance
Upscaling and Integration in Development Plan
Action research on impact on mangroves and human well-being
 hydrological channels created within the Jimbo salt pans
East and South Africa
Nathaniel
Mwangeka
Participatory and Inclusive Baseline Survey
Field-Based Training
Collaboration with Partners
Research-Led and Ecological Mangrove Restoration
Continuous Community Engagement Throughout the Project Period
The newly restructured leadership of the Mtakimau Community Forest Association (CFA) stands together in unity following a successful planning meeting.
Strengthening Community Governance through CFAs
Participatory Forest Management Planning (PFMP) AND AGREEMENTS
Community-Based Mangrove Nursery Establishment and Restoration Activities
Establishment and Empowerment of Mtakimau CFA Community Scouts