Why the Mangrove Breakthrough is key to protecting the Earth | World . . . Mangrove forests can play a key role in meeting global climate targets by sequestering carbon, reducing flood risk and protecting water quality While they only cover 0 7% of the world's tropical forest area, mangrove destruction may account for 10% of emissions linked to deforestation The Mangrove Breakthrough will help unlock the philanthropic, public and private financing that is vital to
Why planting mangroves can help save the planet From preventing coastal flooding to filtering water, mangroves help the planet in multiple ways But they're under threat from tourism, agriculture and more
Learn how Abu Dhabi uses mangroves as a huge carbon store Mangrove trees act as a carbon bank – capturing four times more carbon than rainforests and locking it deep in their roots or vaults, keeping the harmful gas from entering the atmosphere for millennia Abu Dhabi is using its expertise in mangroves to support the growth of mangrove habitats throughout the world
Investing in Mangroves: The Corporate Playbook The Playbook’s aims are to catalyse corporate mangrove-positive engagement, present potential avenues for action, help companies manage reputational risk in their sustainability claims, and support innovation around corporate and global goals for people, nature and climate
5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future When mangrove tree roots, branches and leaves die they are usually covered by soil, which is then submerged under tidal water, slowing the breakdown of materials and boosting carbon storage Research shows that coastal mangroves outperform most other forests in their capacity to store carbon