MAP News Issue # 608 – Oct 05, 2024
Dasol’s mangroves face new threats
PHILIPPINES – A group of volunteers conducting a cleanup in this town’s mangrove forests in September was shocked to discover plastic water and tea bottles with foreign labels scattered throughout the protected area.
Securing coastal communities’ livelihoods through mangrove conservation
INDIA – Despite facing significant threats from urban development and climate change, the Indian government has undertaken initiatives to conserve mangroves while enhancing livelihoods
Cuba’s Coastal Dwellers Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change
CUBA – A Cuban community is getting together to restore the mangroves and improve the environment to return their homes to safety.
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
INDIA – A recent project involved mapping part of the Sundarbans, a vast area of mangrove forests where the waters of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers spill into the Bay of Bengal.
How Does Restoring Mangroves Make A Better Life For Fishers In Haiti?
HAITI – Conservationists in Haiti are helping to restore mangroves and through that effort, protect marine ecosystems and build a more sustainable income for fishers.
150 Hectares of Mangroves Improving Biodiversity and Farmers’ Lives
INDIA – Blue Carbon initiative effort has boosted farmer incomes and enhanced ecological balance, providing a sustainable livelihood while restoring biodiversity and protecting the coastal environment.
CURRENT EVENTS
Winners of MAP’s Mangrove Photography Awards
2024 Winners – MAP Mangrove Photography Awards
ACTION ALERTS
Join us in protecting Mexico’s jaguars and mangrove habitats
“Janis is the jaguar, who was in the 2020 winning image of the Mangrove Photography Awards, but sadly died from being hit by a lorry. Janis has become a symbol of jaguar conservation in the region and mangroves of Papalota.” READ MORE
URGENT NOTICE – Please SIGN: Keep Deutsche Bahn out of Amazonia!
Fight the Marine Bitumen Spill
Stop land grabbing and racial discrimination for palm oil in Ecuador
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