Mangrove News Digest # 656 – Aug 08, 2026
Good news for mangroves globally masks big losses in some regions

Mapping climate consequences for mangrove forests
MEXICO – As part of the ManglarIA project, WWF has deployed more than 45 sensors across the Yucatán to monitor air and water temperature, rainfall, changes in carbon dioxide, currents, salinity, biomass, and wildlife.
Restoring mangroves, opening the door to coastal resilience
GHANA – For thousands of coastal families in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, a safe home depends not only on strong walls and roofs, but also on healthy ecosystems.
Global Mangrove Alliance Releases 16-Nation Policy Case Study
GLOBAL – The Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) Policy Working Group has launched Mangrove Law and Policy in Practice: 2026 Case Studies, a new publication that showcases how countries are translating global commitments into tangible action for mangrove conservation, restoration, and sustainable management.
Strengthening local governance of mangroves through Community Forestry Associations
MYANMAR – Local communities are taking a leading role in restoring and safeguarding their mangroves through community forestry whereby management responsibilities are delegated from the Forest Department to legally established community committees.
How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul
GAMBIA – The coastal trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion and flooding.
UK partners with Malaysia on mangrove restoration research
MALAYSIA – The UK and Malaysia are working together in the ‘Revive’ research project for the conservation of mangroves in Malaysia.
Celebrating the People Behind Mangrove Restoration
Every year on July 26, people around the world celebrate World Mangrove Day–a day to recognize the importance of these vital coastal ecosystems and the people protecting them. This year, we’re marking the occasion with a special edition of MAP Field Notes, sharing a workshop experience that reflects the heart of our mission: supporting communities with the knowledge and tools they need to restore, protect, and steward their mangroves.
FEATURES:
- Building the Future of Mangrove Restoration in Tanzania
- Looking Beyond Tree Planting
- Investing in Community Leaders
- Where in the World is MAP on World Mangrove Day?
2026 MAP Photography Contest
Winners announced!
See This Year’s Winners here
2026 Children’s Mangrove Art Contest AUG 31, 2026 DEADLINE
Your child’s art may be next year’s calendar cover!
Deadline for submissions is Aug 31, 2026. 13 lucky artists will be selected to be featured. Please be sure to follow the instructions on getting your art to us on time and in a useable format.
Submit here by August 31st
ACTION ALERTS
Energia 2000 project threatens livelihoods & mangroves
NO TO PUERTO BARU – Panama’s Mangroves Under Threat! sign the petition
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
Protect the mangroves and tropical forests of Brazil’s Tauá-Mirim! Sign Now
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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