Mangrove forests along the coastlines in the Asia-Pacific region provide building materials for traditional homes, shelter fish and wildlife, protect communities from tsunamis and typhoons, and store more carbon than any other forested ecosystem in the world.
Village leaders from Faleaseela, Lefaga, Siufaga and Falelatai have united to share their experiences and knowledge on ecosystem-based solutions to combat climate change.
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Resident Manager Chris Hamilton says as part of their social and corporate responsibility, they’ve been planting mangroves in the surrounding coastal areas.
On July 26, we’ll celebrate International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem and take the opportunity to highlight why mangrove forests are some of the most valuable ecosystems on our planet. Despite the numerous benefits that mangroves provide, their global decline has been