Voices of Community-based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR)
Voices of Community-based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR)
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Coastal resilience
Community resilience
Coasts & Deltas
Successful mangrove recovery requires the restoration of the physical environment that supports their regrowth. This means that projects should go beyond numbers of trees planted and focus on ecological recovery and addressing the root causes of mangrove loss. Moreover, for long-term restoration success, local communities should get actively involved and actively steward restored ecosystems. When they benefit directly from restored ecosystems, they are more likely to protect them for the future. Here are their stories!
Video series “How to effectively restore mangroves”
As the spotlight on mangrove restoration grows, it is essential to adopt the most effective restoration approaches. Wetlands International presents 4 animated videos that show why inclusive ecological approaches are the way forward. Learn how to move beyond mass monoculture planting by applying the latest scientific insights and involving local communities and other stakeholders.
Explore the full series in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa and Swahili on our playlist here.
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