Mangrove News Digest # 644 – Feb 21, 2026
Pairing reefs and mangroves to capture carbon and build coastal resilience
GLOBAL – As global carbon emissions reach record highs, a researcher has developed a framework that combines “blue carbon” ecosystems with coral reefs. This could simultaneously remove carbon from the atmosphere, restore marine habitats and strengthen coastal communities.
Stop the destruction of Chiapas’ forests!
MEXICO – The forests of Mexico’s Chiapas state are among the most biodiverse on Earth, yet they face grave danger: Nearly half have already been illegally logged for timber.
More than 40,000ha of mangrove forests lost in Malaysia since 2017
MALASIA – Malaysia’s mangrove forests is said to have experienced a reduction of about 42,500ha over eight years, caused by a combination of natural and human-induced factors.
Mapping tool helps citizens compute mangrove loss due to coastal road
INDIA – The mapping tool demarcates clearly the alignment of the road through residential and commercial areas, creeks and green patches
NGO advocates structures for mangrove restoration
NIGERIA – A nongovernmental organization, ‘The Nigerian Conservation Foundation’ has called for the establishment of local structures focused on restoring and managing Nigeria’s mangrove forests, particularly in the Niger Delta region.
Officials celebrate ambitious project along crucial waterway
INDIA – The Thoothukudi forest department has restored more than 285 acres of mangrove habitat along Tamil Nadu’s coastline under the state’s Shore Protection and Conservation Scheme.
Over 2,000 Hectares of Mangrove Forests Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
JAMAICA – The damage has disrupted critical ecosystem services provided by mangroves, including coastal protection, fisheries support, water regulation and climate resilience, with direct implications for livelihoods in affected communities.
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ACTION ALERTS
Mexico: Stop the destruction of Chiapas’ forests!
Stop Blue Origin from Dumping Wastewater Into Indian River Lagoon
Rights for Stingless Bees – sign now
Save the Sanctuary: Keep Gulper Shark Fisheries Closed
Protect the mangroves and tropical forests of Brazil’s Tauá-Mirim! Sign Now
NO TO PUERTO BARU – Panama’s Mangroves Under Threat! sign the petition.
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