Mangroves

Fighting climate change: Over 15ha of mangroves planted in Indonesia under Temasek Foundation’s efforts

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Fighting climate change: Over 15ha of mangroves planted in Indonesia under Temasek Foundation’s efforts

BANYUASIN, Indonesia: The Ampera Bridge is seen as an iconic symbol of prosperity in Palembang, the capital of Indonesia’s South Sumatra province. It crosses the Musi River, one of the longest in the country which empties into the sea near Sungsang IV village in Banyuasin regency hundreds of kilometres away. While this coastal area used … Read more

Why mangroves are critical in climate change fight, and how Indonesia and Tanzania are using eco-tourism to protect them

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Why mangroves are critical in climate change fight, and how Indonesia and Tanzania are using eco-tourism to protect them

David hopes this nascent eco-tourism project can help fund work to patrol the Marine Protected Area’s more than 5,000 hectares (12,355 acres) of mangrove forest. A section of lush coastline on Mafia Island. Photo: Getty Images Mangroves act as carbon sinks, absorbing large quantities of planet-heating carbon dioxide, as well as offering benefits from protecting … Read more