Restoring mangroves mitigates climate change and boosts coastal resilience. These ecosystems capture more carbon than most forests and protect against storms and erosion. Mangroves also enhance economic resilience by providing sustainable livelihoods and food sources.

Despite good intentions, many mangrove restoration projects fail, not due to a lack of effort but because of the complex nature of mangrove ecosystems.

Restoring mangroves is as intricate as their root systems. While planting is effective for some ecosystems, successful mangrove restoration requires a holistic approach. This involves a deep understanding of the ecological, hydrological, and socioeconomic factors affecting mangrove health.

Community involvement is essential; coastal communities need the skills and knowledge to carry out the work effectively. Without this comprehensive strategy, restoration efforts are less likely to succeed.

Witnessing the rapid devastation of mangrove forests, the founders of MAP formed a global network in 1992 to combat mangrove loss. 

Since then, MAP has evolved into a renowned environmental organization. Partnering with ecologists, NGOs, forest managers, and communities, MAP conducts global training sessions on the ‘Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration’ (CBEMR) method.

The result? Healthy, biodiverse and sustainably managed mangroves. Our methodology is a science-backed, collaborative approach that drastically improves restoration outcomes

A community-led, tailored program designed to equip local participants with tools for long-term ecological restoration while supporting community well-being.

With flexibility at its core, each workshop is carefully customized to address the unique needs of specific sites and communities, ensuring maximum impact.

These workshops, accommodating groups of approximately 30 participants for 5 to 10 days, feature interactive theory sessions on topics such as mangrove ecology and biology, understanding stressors, and restoration best practices. Field trips, equipment demonstrations, and group activities complement the theoretical sessions, enriching learning experiences, enhancing engagement, and fostering valuable networking opportunities among participants.

Our trainings are also offered online and facilitated over a number of weeks. While there is no substitute for in-field or site-specific learning, online workshops make it possible to bring together representatives from around the globe. Participants gain a thorough grasp of the key principles of the CBEMR methodology and learn how applying these principles can significantly enhance their restoration projects.

If you’re interested in restoration but a training workshop isn’t the right fit, we also offer site consultations and visits.