Why Mangroves?
Mangrove forests are one of the most important ecosystems on the earth, providing ready-made solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
The Mangrove Action Project (MAP) is a nonprofit which brings collaborative and innovative solutions to conserving and restoring earth’s invaluable mangrove forests.
We are an NGO that works with mangrove forest communities, fellow NGOs, researchers, and local governments to help conserve and restore mangroves and related coastal ecosystems. We form innovative solutions to reverse the global decline of mangroves, all while promoting community-based, sustainable management of coastal resources.
A holistic approach to mangrove forest conservation
Restoration
Our unique ecological restoration methods and working alongside coastal communities ensures successful and healthy mangrove forests
Education
Educating future generations on the importance of these vital ecosystems – so that mangroves will be valued now and in the future
Outreach
Increasing awareness of and involvement in mangrove issues around the world
Advocacy
Bringing issues facing mangroves to light, and advocating for the use of best-practice solutions to the problem of global mangrove loss
Mangrove Action Day Photography Contest
#MangrovesMatter
We invite you to send us your best photos for a chance to be part of a special exhibition that will help spread the importance of mangroves. Special prizes this year for our three chosen winners. Click on the link to learn more, and about other ways in which you can get involved!
Accepting submissions for art for the 2020 calendar by May 15th! Click the link below to submit:
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MAP's Approach...
“Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration”
Successful, sustainable mangrove forest restoration
One of MAP’s flagship programs, “Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration” (CBEMR) provides a unique and effective alternative to restoring degraded mangrove forests.
Whereas many traditional hand-planting projects fail to address the underlying reasons for mangrove degradation (and thus are often not successful in their efforts), CBEMR addresses the needs of both the local ecology and communities in an area, creating a long-term restoration strategy that is both sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders involved.
“Marvellous Mangroves” Educational Curriculum
Educating current and future generations around the world the true value of mangrove forests
The award-winning Marvellous Mangroves education curriculum has already been taught to over 2,500 teachers and 250,000 students worldwide, with more being added each year. It aims to increase awareness of the importance of mangrove forests through a hands-on curriculum that gets students and community members actively involved with their local mangrove forests, ensuring that mangroves will be valued both now, and in the future.
Click below to learn more about bringing Marvellous Mangroves curriculum to your region.