Strengthening Mangrove Restoration in Mozambique
Location: Mozambique
Timeline: 27-30th May 2024
Goal: The program introduced participants to the SOMN initiative and mangrove restoration in Mozambique, enhanced their restoration skills through MAP’s CBEMR approach, and fostered ongoing collaboration via an online platform.
Partners
Save Our Mangroves Now!
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
WWF
IUCN
Wetlands International
It encouraged knowledge sharing, networking, and continued collaboration through an internet-based platform to support mangrove conservation and restoration efforts.
Participants were introduced to the SOMN program, current restoration activities in Mozambique, and the challenges facing mangroves in the region.
The program enhanced participants’ mangrove knowledge and restoration skills, focusing on MAP’s CBEMR approach
What we did
The MAP team arrived ahead of the workshop to conduct site visits, confirming the suitability of sites as the field trip locations. The three-day restoration training, beginning on May 27th, included comprehensive sessions on mangrove biology, ecology, and the Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) process. The workshop kicked off with introductions from SOMN and WWF representatives, who emphasized the importance of policy coordination, restoration, and future collaboration. Key topics covered included the benefits of mature mangroves, the importance of site-specific restoration efforts, and challenges such as high salinity and poor hydrology.
Interactive exercises, such as photo assessments of failed restoration projects and small group discussions, helped participants grasp practical restoration techniques. On the final day, participants engaged in a field trip, where they observed local restoration efforts, examined mangrove ecology, and practiced using salinity refractometers. The workshop fostered stronger collaboration among participants, enhanced their understanding of mangrove restoration, and equipped them with the tools and knowledge needed for future projects.
The content really deals with the technical aspects of mangrove restoration and constitutes a reference for decision-making in the conduct of technical mangrove management activities. The use of photos helps us to see a multitude of concrete cases on which we can sharpen our observation and interpretation skills
Interested in working with us?
Get in touch with us at dominic@mangroveactionproject.org
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