Add to CalendarMangroves offer a promising and innovative solution to addressing the biodiversity funding gap. These coastal ecosystems provide a wide range of ecological, social and economic benefits that make them critical for conservation and climate adaptation. Mangroves are highly efficient at capturing and storing carbon dioxide, often referred to as ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems, and they support biodiversity by acting as nurseries for many marine species, protecting shorelines and enhancing fish stocks that local communities depend on.
This session will discuss how funding for mangrove conservation can simultaneously support biodiversity goals and sustainable livelihoods by offering a cost-effective way to meet multiple environmental goals.
