Mangrove News Digest # 645 – Mar 07, 2026
To Plant or Not to Plant? Fund What Really Works in Mangrove Restoration
GLOBAL – Investing in mangroves offers a massive opportunity to revive natural capital — they shield our coasts, lock away carbon, and support the livelihoods of tens of millions of people. As climate change and biodiversity loss escalate, the case for restoring them is stronger than ever. But not all mangrove restoration works. Too many well-intentioned projects have failed, not for lack of ambition, but due to a fixation on quantity over quality.
Indonesia seeks stronger youth role in mangrove rehabilitation
INDONESIA – “Mangrove rehabilitation requires intergenerational continuity. Through Mangrove Goes To School, we are preparing a younger generation that not only understands the importance of mangroves but also possesses the leadership, care, and courage to participate directly as agents of change.”
Protecting mangrove habitats and supporting communities in Maputo National Park
MOZAMBIQUE – New conservation initiative, in partnership with Peace Parks Foundation, restores more than 150 hectares of degraded mangrove forest and plants over 500,000 trees.
The communities of Jogo Matuvi and Jogo Maiwane begin the restoration of mangroves
MOZAMBIQUE – The CORE RESTOR project thus reinforces conservation efforts, promoting nature-based solutions and strengthening the resilience of coastal communities.
Community Effort Leads to Adoption of 1,800 Mangroves in Southwest Florida
USA – The Coastal Watch program has announced significant strides in its mangrove restoration efforts, attributing its success to the enthusiastic support of 708 dedicated community members, referred to as “mangrove mamas” and “propagule papas.”
Smarter mangrove protection: Study links a 7.3% area boost to 13.3% resilience gain
GLOBAL – A global study of mangroves has found that a modest boost in conserved areas could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.
How Global Mangrove Watch Empowers Local Action
INDONESIA – For the Indonesian chapter of the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA), the work to protect mangrove ecosystems starts with pixels and data layers.
Board Opportunity: Be Part of MAP’s Leadership
Are you passionate about global conservation and ready to help shape the future of mangrove restoration? Mangrove Action Project– a global leader in mangrove restoration training– is seeking volunteers to serve on its governance board. If you’re interested in helping to advance the strategic direction of a global conservation group with an exciting future and 34-year history, please check out MAP’s board role description and election process. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in nonprofit accounting or service as a board treasurer. Thank you!
ACTION ALERTS
Urge the DENR to revise or repeal harmful mangrove memorandum
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.
Thank you to our many supporters who made this work possible, and to all of our friends and partners working to protect mangrove forests, worldwide. Mangrove Action Project relies on the generosity of donors to do our urgent work. Whether it’s a one-time or monthly commitment, your contributions make a real difference in safeguarding these critical ecosystems.
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