Many types of wetlands contribute greatly to our resilience to the various impacts of climate change. Based on years of research, Wetlands International works in the field and at the policy level to maintain and improve this important function of wetlands in adapting to climate change.

Coastal wetlands: mangroves & coral reefs

Coastal wetlands such as mangrove forests and coral reefs reduce the impact of storms. Mangroves can even cope with sea-level rise and provide protection from impacts of waves. Therefore, we work in Southeast Asia to built 'Green Coasts' by community reforestation of mangroves. Watch the video: "Mangrove restoration for coastal protection" on the right. 

Himalayas

In the Himalaya Mountains our organisation works to restore wetlands to reduce the impacts of glacier melt and precipitation extremes on densely populated regions downstream India, China and Bangladesh. Watch the video "Adapting to Climate Change in the Himalayas" on the right. 

Dryland regions

In dryland regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, less rainfall and longer droughts increase the - already huge - importance of the Sahelian wetlands, and at the same time threat overexploitation of these areas.

Wetlands International works in Mali to improve the livelihoods and water provision of communities in the Inner Niger Delta in a changing climate. Watch the video: "Better use of water in the Inner Niger Delta in a changing climate" on the right.