Mangroves and Wetlands

​​​Mangroves and Wetlands are vital ecosystems that serve as the planet's natural buffers, offering critical services such as flood control, water filtration, and carbon sequestration. These habitats support an extraordinary diversity of life, providing essential breeding and nursery grounds for countless species, including fish, birds, and invertebrates.

Mangroves, with their complex root systems, stabilize coastlines and protect communities from storm surges and erosion, while wetlands act as natural water purifiers, trapping pollutants and maintaining water quality.

The conservation and protection of these habitats are crucial not only for maintaining biodiversity but also for sustaining the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on their resources. As climate change intensifies, preserving wetlands and mangroves is more important than ever to ensure ecosystem resilience and the continued provision of their invaluable services to both nature and humanity.

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Services offered:

• Integrated management planning for priority Ramsar Sites based on biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate change risks.

• Capacity development of national, regional and site level stakeholders for integrated wetland management.

• Development of a wetland monitoring system, including an instrument to track management effectiveness.

• Demonstrating approaches for community engagement and ecosystem-based sustainable livelihood and adaptation measures as well as Green Recovery Measures