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The Knowledge Hub houses a collection of research to propel mangrove restoration, protection and collaboration. KNOWLEDGE HUB A collection of research to propel mangrove restoration, protection and collaboration. Publications Reports FEATURED RESOURCES The State of the World's Mangroves Highlights the tremendous advances on multiple fronts to safeguard these ecosystems. Read Report Including Local Ecological Knowledge A best-practice guide for practitioners and researchers for mangrove conservation and restoration. Read the Report Best Practice Guidelines Brings together the latest accumulated local and scientific knowledge about mangrove restoration best-practices. Read the Guidelines We are thrilled to provide trusted partners and tools to launch your mangrove restoration, protection and conservation efforts around the world. MRTT GMW Mangrove Breakthrough Coastal Carbon Network Want to deepen your knowledge further? Explore our Resource Archive. GMA Resource Archive

Learn how the GMA brings together the latest local and scientific knowledge about restoration best-practices in one place. RESTORATION GUIDELINES Now more than ever before there is a massive public and private interest in recovering mangrove ecosystems at scale. With this excitement for mangrove restoration, it is imperative to ensure successful mangrove restoration interventions. The Best Practice Guidelines for Mangrove Restoration brings together the latest accumulated local and scientific knowledge about mangrove restoration best-practices into one comprehensive resource. The aim is to align mangrove practitioners, NGOs, governments, scientists, industry, local communities and funders around accepted best-practices for science-based and inclusive mangrove restoration. A JOINT VENTURE Meet the Contributing Partners The Best Practice Guidelines for Mangrove Restoration is a joint product developed by the Global Mangrove Alliance and the Blue Carbon Initiative and led by the University of Queensland, Conservation International, Wetlands International, Blue Marine Foundation and the International Blue Carbon Institute, along with dozens of mangrove scientists and user groups across the world. WHAT WE BRING Step-by-step guidance on best practices for every phase of the mangrove restoration project cycle - project design, funding and implementation. Centered on well-established community-based ecological restoration approaches that enhance restoration success and longevity. The latest best practices with links to useful resources, gathered into one place for the first time. Sub-modules on blue carbon: How to align mangrove restoration with national climate mitigation targets How to produce carbon credits to fund long-term project maintenance, monitoring and community benefits Additional modules related to coastal protection, biodiversity and fisheries. Watch: Implementing Best Practices GUIDING PRINCIPLES Six principles woven throughout the guidelines that can be applied in every phase of the project cycle. Safeguard nature and maximize biodiversity Employ the best information and practices Empower people and address their needs Align to the broader context – operate locally and contextually Design for sustainability Mobilize high-integrity capital Read the Report URGENT ACTION Of the 1,100,000 ha of mangroves that have been lost since 1996, around 818,300 ha of mangroves are considered to have high “restorable” potential. Urgent collective action is needed to restore damaged or destroyed mangroves around the world. If done properly, restoration can enhance coastal resilience, fisheries productivity, aquaculture, biodiversity and carbon sequestration. ACCURACY Now more than ever before there is a large public and private interest in recovering lost mangrove areas and protecting existing ones. With such excitement for mangrove restoration, it is imperative to ensure successful mangrove restoration interventions at scale. BEST PRACTICE Some regions still see failure rates of up to 80%. This is preventable. The best practices shared in the guidelines are all science-based and provide fair and equitable benefits. They move away from single-species mass tree-planting, which fails to restore functional mangrove forests, to inclusive ecological restoration approaches. This process of effective mangrove restoration is nuanced, complex and site-specific and requires coordinated project design. CO-BENEFIT Mangrove restoration efforts using these best practices will more likely result in a sizable, diverse, functional and self-sustaining ecosystem that offers the desired benefits for people and nature. The sharing of best practices will therefore allow us to dramatically increase the rate of success and move the needle on mangrove restoration at scale. Contributors CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS DONORS We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our valued donors, with whom this work would not be possible Supported by: Want to deepen your knowledge further? Explore our Knowledge Hub. GMA Knowledge Hub

The Global Mangrove Alliance's local and global team that facilitates action towards our goals to restore half, double protection and halt loss. STEERING COMMITTEE Our work is only accomplished through true collaboration. The Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) works behind the scenes through our Steering Committee and Working Groups . To scale mangrove conservation efforts, our work is carried out in partnership with Save Our Mangroves Now, The Mangrove Breakthrough, the NDC Task Force and more. Anete Berzina-Rodrigo IUCN Dominic Andradi-Brown World Wildlife Fund Emily Landis The Nature Conservancy Jayati Chourey SaciWaters Jen Howard Conservation International Julio Montes de Oca National Audubon Society Pieter van Eijk Wetlands International Working Group Tag WORKING GROUPS The Global Mangrove Alliance depends on Working Groups to facilitate action towards our goals to restore half, double protection and halt loss. Through the links below, learn more about each Working Group, how they connect to local action and how stakeholders can get involved. KEY PARTNERS

Here you will find all mangrove related fact sheets produced the the GMA and partners, categorized by theme. FACT SHEETS Below you will find all mangrove related fact sheets. Each resource is categorized by theme. The links will take you to the downloadable files. To dive into our full resource library, click below. Explore Knowledge Hub General Protection Finance Nov 1, 2024 Alliance 2030 Goals Conservation Community; Finance Now, over 40% of remaining mangroves are formally protected for conservation purposes, and efforts to restore mangroves have surged, along with the tools and knowledge to support such restoration efforts. Read More Nov 1, 2024 GMA Resources Global Mangrove Alliance All the resources you will need when exploring mangrove restoration, protection and conservation! Read More May 1, 2024 Global Mangrove Watch Leaflet Global Mangrove Watch The online platform gives universal access to remote sensing data and tools to catalyze action to protect and restore mangroves. Read More Jun 1, 2020 SOMN Pamphlet Finance Creating partnerships to halt and reverse the loss of mangroves. Read More Jan 1, 2024 Principles for Ecosystem Restoration to Guide the UN Decade Global Mangrove Alliance Regardless of the type of land ownership and the types of stakeholders engaged, these principles can improve restoration outcomes for all types of projects, programmes and initiatives. Read More Aug 1, 2020 Future-Proofing Shrimp Supply Chains Finance We believe that safeguarding our ecosystems, securing labor and human rights, and driving sector-wide change can be achieved through sector-wide partnerships with private sector actors. Read More May 1, 2024 The Mangrove Breakthrough Two Pager A Community of Action dedicated to sustainably managing and increasing mangrove cover by 2030. GMW Read More Nov 1, 2022 GMA Tools to Support the Mangrove Breakthrough Tools by the Global Mangrove Alliance to support successful mangrove action. Protection; Resilience Read More Mar 1, 2022 The Mangrove Breakthrough Informational Deck Dedicated to sustainably managing and increasing mangrove cover by 2030. Conservation Community; Protection Read More Nov 1, 2021 The Mangrove Breakthrough Guiding Principles The Mangrove Breakthrough brings together technical experts, civil society organizations, financial institutions, governments, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and funding agencies to accelerate a comprehensive, coordinated, global approach to mangrove conservation and restoration at a scale that matters. Global Mangrove Alliance Read More Nov 1, 2021 The Socioeconomic Value of Mangroves: Western Indian Ocean For the communities of the Western Indian Ocean region, mangrove forests are essential ecosystems bound up with livelihoods, not only preserving coastal homes and mitigating the effects of climate change, but generating wealth through natural resources such as timber, fuelwood, fish, honey and traditional medicines. Presentation Read More

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Here you will find all mangrove related guides produced the the GMA and partners, categorized by theme. GUIDES Below you will find all mangrove related guides. Each resource is categorized by theme. The links will take you to the downloadable files. To dive into our full resource library, click below. Explore Knowledge Hub General SOMN Protection Restoration Policy Apr 1, 2025 Supporting the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention Ramsar Convention; GMW Wetlands are critical resources for global biodiversity, water security, and carbon storage, but their global extent has declined by 35% from 1970 to 2015. Read More Feb 25, 2025 The High-Quality Blue Carbon Practitioners Guide Blue Carbon We are thrilled to announce that the High-Quality Blue Carbon (HQBC) Practitioners Guide is now available in an additional four languages - Spanish, Portuguese, French and Bahasa! Read More Sep 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NBSAPs through the Global Mangrove Watch NBSAP; Global Mangrove Watch Coastal and marine Nature-based Solutions (NbS), such as the protection and restoration of mangroves and other blue carbon ecosystems - namely seagrasses and tidal salt marshes, are integral to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read More Aug 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NDCs through the Global Mangrove Watch NDC; Global Mangrove Watch The Global Mangrove Watch represents a critical tool, based on the most accurate science, to support countries in the process of implementing, updating or revising their NDCs, and ratcheting up national and collective ambition on the potential of mangrove ecosystems for climate action. Read More Apr 1, 2024 Kujumuisha Maarifa ya Ikolojia ya Ndani - LEK Guide Swahili LEK Mwongozo wa Mazoea Bora ya Wataalamu na Watafiti. Read More Apr 1, 2024 Incluir el conocimiento ecológico local (CEL) - LEK Guide Spanish LEK Una guía de mejores prácticas para profesionales e investigadores. Read More Apr 1, 2024 Menyertakan Pengetahuan Ekologi Lokal - LEK Guide Bahasa LEK Manusia telah hidup bersama hutan bakau selama ribuan tahun, mengambil manfaat darinya, dan seringkali memberinya posisi penting dalam budaya dan adat setempat. Read More Feb 1, 2024 Including Local Ecological Knowledge in Mangrove Restoration Restoration; LEK A best practice guide for practitioners and researchers. Read More Nov 1, 2023 Mangrove Law and Policy Law; Global Mangrove Alliance Legal and policy frameworks that enable mangrove conservation, restoration and sustainable use, in support of global goals for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development. Read More Aug 1, 2023 Mangrove Restoration Tracker Tool Guide MRTT The MRTT has a flexible structure designed to capture field and desk-based data on mangrove restoration projects in a standardized format. The MRTT data entry portal and global restoration project database is hosted on the Global Mangrove Watch platform. Read More Apr 29, 2025 The Case for Mangrove-Related Indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation This guidance document is intended to contribute to the refinement of indicators for measuring progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). Mangrove Breakthrough; Policy Read More Apr 29, 2025 NDC Task Force Policy Guidance 2025 Countries have the opportunity to develop targets that outline goals to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage mangroves within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. Mangrove Breakthrough; Policy Read More Apr 29, 2025 Template Language for Including Mangroves in NDCs This document provides mangrove-positive NDC template language for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems that countries can choose from. Mangrove Breakthrough; Policy Read More Apr 29, 2025 Examples of Mangroves in NDCs This policy brief provides examples of mangrove-positive NDC targets that countries have previously submitted to the UNFCCC. Mangrove Breakthrough; Policy Read More Apr 1, 2025 Supporting the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention Wetlands are critical resources for global biodiversity, water security, and carbon storage, but their global extent has declined by 35% from 1970 to 2015. Policy; Global Mangrove Watch Read More Sep 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NBSAPs through the Global Mangrove Watch Coastal and marine Nature-based Solutions (NbS), such as the protection and restoration of mangroves and other blue carbon ecosystems - namely seagrasses and tidal salt marshes, are integral to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Policy; Global Mangrove Watch; Protection Read More Aug 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NDCs through the Global Mangrove Watch The Global Mangrove Watch represents a critical tool, based on the most accurate science, to support countries in the process of implementing, updating or revising their NDCs, and ratcheting up national and collective ambition on the potential of mangrove ecosystems for climate action. Policy; Global Mangrove Watch; Protection Read More Nov 1, 2023 Mangrove Law and Policy Legal and policy frameworks that enable mangrove conservation, restoration and sustainable use, in support of global goals for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development. GMA; Policy Read More Jun 1, 2023 Strengthening Action on the Ocean Under the UNFCCC This paper summarizes the key entry points within existing UNFCCC processes and negotiations where management actions concerning coastal and marine ecosystems can play a productive role in climate action. Finance; Policy Read More Nov 1, 2022 The Mangrove Breakthrough – Catalyzing Global and National Ambitions The Mangrove Breakthrough is a Community of Action dedicated to sustainably managing and increasing mangrove cover by 2030 by catalyzing a $4 billion shared global goal. Policy Read More Sep 3, 2021 Why Mangroves Matter for Biodiversity It illustrates the contribution of mangrove ecosystems towards the achievement of multiple goals, targets and associated indicators towards the achievement of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework’s vision of a world of “Living in harmony with nature.” Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More May 1, 2021 Belize Forest Protection of Mangroves The Belize Government undertook a review and updating of its mangrove regulations. The new mangrove regulations went through an arduous process of consultation and validation to place greater emphasis on the management and conservation. Policy Read More Mar 1, 2021 Moçambique Policy Brief II Que caminhos a seguir: como valorizar e apoiar o valor económico dos mangais de forma sustentável e inclusiva. Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Tanzania Mangroves are essential to the economy of Tanzania and the livelihoods of its citizens representing up to US $10.3 million per year in direct use of natural resources for the Rufiji Delta alone. Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Kenya How can the legal and policy framework be strengthened to ensure sustainable use and conservation of mangroves? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Madagascar Le cadre juridique et politique devront être renforcés pour assurer l'utilisation durable des mangroves? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Moçambique Como pode o quadro jurídico e político ser reforçado para garantir o uso sustentável e a conservação dos mangais? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Apr 25, 2024 Climate-Smart Mangrove Tool Resilience; Restoration A decision support tool for guiding climate-smart mangrove conservation, restoration and management. Read More Aug 1, 2022 Community Based Restoration in Bangladesh – BEDS Restoration The mangrove ecosystem in Bangladesh have come under severe pressure due to climatic and anthropogenic reasons. Read More Jul 2, 2022 The Blue Guide to Coastal Resilience Conservation Community; Resilience Nature-based solutions can protect life and property from disaster risk through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of both natural and modified ecosystems. Read More Jan 1, 2022 Manual for the Ecological Restoration of Mangroves Restoration This manual contributes to strengthening local, national, and regional capacities for the eco- logical restoration of mangroves and the ecosystem services they provide in the MAR and the Wider Caribbean region. Read More Dec 1, 2021 Manual para la Restauración Ecológica de Manglares Restoration Este manual contribuye a fortalecer las capacidades locales, nacionales y regionales para la res- tauración ecológica y servicios ecosistémicos que proporcionan los manglares de la región del SAM y del Gran Caribe. Read More Aug 27, 2021 ‘Permeable Structures’ Technical Guidelines Restoration By sharing our lessons learnt in these practical guidelines, we aim to enable replication by government agencies, the water and aquaculture sector and NGOs. Read More Aug 2, 2021 ‘Systems Understanding’ Technical Guidelines Restoration Nature-based solutions such as Building with Nature are increasingly popular across the world. More and more projects aim to include natural functions in infrastructure development in a better way. Read More Jan 1, 2021 Ecosystem Risk Assessment in Ecosystem Restoration Restoration; Science A guide to applying the Red List of Ecosystems to ecosystem restoration. Read More Sep 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NBSAPs through the Global Mangrove Watch Coastal and marine Nature-based Solutions (NbS), such as the protection and restoration of mangroves and other blue carbon ecosystems - namely seagrasses and tidal salt marshes, are integral to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Policy; Global Mangrove Watch; Protection Read More Aug 1, 2024 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NDCs through the Global Mangrove Watch The Global Mangrove Watch represents a critical tool, based on the most accurate science, to support countries in the process of implementing, updating or revising their NDCs, and ratcheting up national and collective ambition on the potential of mangrove ecosystems for climate action. Policy; Global Mangrove Watch; Protection Read More Oct 31, 2021 Sustainable Aquaculture’ Technical Guidelines By sharing our lessons learnt in these practical guidelines, we aim to enable replication by government agencies, the water and aquaculture sector and NGOs. Conservation Community; Protection Read More Oct 27, 2021 Associated Mangrove Aquaculture Farms’ Technical Guidelines These guidelines are based on insights and lessons learnt during the implementation of a district scale pilot in Central Java as part of the Building with Nature Indonesia programme. Conservation Community; Protection Read More Jul 2, 2021 ‘Building with Nature Approach’ Technical Guidelines Building with Nature measures need to be part of integrated coastal zone management and require a thorough problem understanding and system analysis. Protection; Resilience Read More May 1, 2021 Guiding Principles: Sustainable Mangrove Ecosystem Management To achieve this, policy and legislation need to incentivize sustainable mangrove ecosystem management but also address threats and drivers of mangrove loss and degradation. Save our Mangroves Now; Protection Read More May 5, 2020 Future-Proofing Shrimp Supply Chains To protect the resource base for future generations, we need to collectively stop natural ecosystem conversion for food production and produce more food using less land, water, and energy. Protection; Science Read More Feb 16, 2022 Mangrove Principles – Acknowledgements The intent of this guide is to develop a set of mangrove principles that provide state-of-the-art guidance and bundle major recommendations of the global mangrove community on what sustainable mangrove management should entail. Save our Mangroves Now Read More Sep 3, 2021 Why Mangroves Matter for Biodiversity It illustrates the contribution of mangrove ecosystems towards the achievement of multiple goals, targets and associated indicators towards the achievement of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework’s vision of a world of “Living in harmony with nature.” Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More May 1, 2021 Guiding Principles: Sustainable Mangrove Ecosystem Management To achieve this, policy and legislation need to incentivize sustainable mangrove ecosystem management but also address threats and drivers of mangrove loss and degradation. Save our Mangroves Now; Protection Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Tanzania Mangroves are essential to the economy of Tanzania and the livelihoods of its citizens representing up to US $10.3 million per year in direct use of natural resources for the Rufiji Delta alone. Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Kenya How can the legal and policy framework be strengthened to ensure sustainable use and conservation of mangroves? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Madagascar Le cadre juridique et politique devront être renforcés pour assurer l'utilisation durable des mangroves? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More Dec 1, 2019 Mangrove Governance and Conservation --Moçambique Como pode o quadro jurídico e político ser reforçado para garantir o uso sustentável e a conservação dos mangais? Save our Mangroves Now; Policy Read More

National Chapters and Implementation develops national chapters aligned with national goals and synergies with the GMA goals. THE NATIONAL CHAPTERS & IMPLEMENTATION WORKING GROUP The GMA recognizes that to be able to meet the ambitious goals we need to support on the ground actions to halt losses, increase protections and promote science-based restoration. The joint working group of National Chapters and Implementation, supports the development of national chapters of the Global Mangrove Alliance which includes defining the national goals pertaining to mangroves and synergies with the GMA goals. In parallel to the formation of the national chapters, we are conducting a stocktake of the GMA members’ skill-sets. Through this process we are able to identify common and unique needs of the different national chapters, which we can then match with the different skills and expertise within different GMA working groups and inside, and outside of, GMA member organizations and individuals. With the overall aim of facilitating implementation of on the ground activities to support both national and global goals. Activities: Support the development of National Chapters of the Global Mangrove Alliance Identify national priorities and how they link to the GMA Goals Identify and understand the needs of individual National Chapters that will allow them to meet national and GMA goals Identify common needs across National Chapters and link them to expertise inside and outside the GMA – as identified in country roadmaps and other materials developed during their formation. Stocktake to know the skill sets available within the GMA to match them with the needs of chapters Support actions to achieve the GMA Goals Work with National Chapters to provide input on and co-create GMA tools, products, and research Support activities that integrate with the other GMA working groups Working Group Leads Join efforts to conserve and protect mangroves, collaborate on field work and partner on policy initiatives. Explore GMA Membership Subscribe to GMA Newsletter

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The GMA has projects and initiatives around the world led by members and national chapters. GLOBAL PROJECTS The GMA is made up of members and national chapters. Both are linked to global efforts through the international GMA team. They tailor approaches to local needs while incorporating local ecological knowledge and community input. GMA MEMBERS Members join in the efforts to raise the profile of mangroves and the threats facing these ecosystems. Our members collaborate on field work, policy initiatives and campaigns. NATIONAL CHAPTERS National Chapters reflect the grassroots momentum driving mangrove conservation at local levels. They form the GMA’s driving force, supported by local partners. MEMBER MAP This map below shows GMA Members as well as GMA National Chapters. Navigate to explore our global network and the countries in which we have mangrove projects. National Chapter Bahamas National Chapter Established March 2024 Organizations Involved: Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Perry Institute for Marine Science, Waterkeepers Bahamas, Friends of the Environment, Cape Eleuthera Institute. Co-led by Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. Focus : Currently, the chapter is focusing efforts in the Northern Bahamas (Grand Bahama and Abaco islands) to address damaged mangrove forests. Our approach relies on community led restoration where planning and implementation efforts are informed by local stakeholders. Our restoration crew includes local fishers and other ecosystem users. Advice to others: Bring large groups of stakeholders together to the restoration sites to see the collective efforts and results. Give participants the opportunity to use their skill-set to the advantage of the restoration goals, i.e. let boat captains be boat captains and share their expertise. Primary contact: Rashema Ingraham Helpful Resources These are central resources to further your understanding of our membership model and the purpose and activity of our national chapters.

Explore all mangrove related reports produced the the GMA and partners, categorized by theme. REPORTS Below you will find all mangrove related reports. Each resource is categorized by theme. The links will take you to the downloadable files. To dive into our full resource library, click below. Explore Knowledge Hub General Restoration SOWM Policy Finance SOMN Aug 20, 2022 Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan Finance; Global Mangrove Alliance This collaborative five-year Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan is aligned with national and global commitments goals and targets. It has been developed to identify areas of influence and intervention. Read More Aug 1, 2021 The Global Mangrove Alliance’s Global Strategy GMA This Strategy highlights immediate needs and includes ongoing, partially funded, and aspirational activities required to meet our objectives. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Kenya Save our Mangroves Now This work is part of the “Save Our Mangroves Now!” joint commitment whose main aim it to upscale and focus global efforts to stop and reverse the decrease and degradation of mangrove habitats. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Mozambique Save our Mangroves Now This report seeks to understand how the legal, political and strategic framework of Mozambique addresses the relevance of mangroves and their resources. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Madgascar Save our Mangroves Now En outre, certaines lois et réglementations doivent être révisées et établies pour améliorer l’efficacité économique, et garantir l’équité dans le partage des bénéfices et la qualité de l’environnement. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Tanzania Save our Mangroves Now This report is for Tanzania, underpinning the ‘national case’ and identifying the ‘key entry points’ for maximizing the socio-economic benefits and values and appraising the conservation framework. Read More Dec 2, 2025 Blue Carbon: Assessing the Mitigation Potential Finance; Blue Carbon; Policy This study dives into blue carbon, assessing the mitigation potential of strengthening coastal community fisheries’ tenure. Read More Dec 2, 2025 Integrating Mangrove Ecosystem Valuation, Land Certification, and Gender Inclusion Finance; Blue Carbon; Policy This study reveals substantial economic, ecological and social values, strongly justifying proactive conservation through innovative management approaches. Read More Aug 20, 2022 Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan Finance; Global Mangrove Alliance This collaborative five-year Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan is aligned with national and global commitments goals and targets. It has been developed to identify areas of influence and intervention. Read More Jun 29, 2022 Blue Carbon Workshop, United Nations Ocean Conference 2022 Finance; Protection This workshop sought to collaboratively address the challenges in the blue carbon sector and discuss solutions to scale project development. Read More Sep 1, 2021 Unpacking the UNFCCC Global Stocktake for Ocean-Climate Action Finance; Policy The paper intends to provide a broader understanding of this crucial interlinkage focusing on ocean and coastal and marine Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as part of the GST. Read More Oct 26, 2020 Blue Carbon: Mind the Gap Finance; Protection This paper summarises the key challenges to the development and replication of blue carbon projects and proposes specific comprehensive action. Read More Aug 20, 2022 Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan Finance; Global Mangrove Alliance This collaborative five-year Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan is aligned with national and global commitments goals and targets. It has been developed to identify areas of influence and intervention. Read More Nov 1, 2021 Kenya Policy Brief Policy This policy brief informs decision makers on the need to incorporate material and intangible values to mangrove and presents key findings of a study on socio-economic role of mangroves and the governance framework in Kenya. Read More Sep 1, 2021 Unpacking the UNFCCC Global Stocktake for Ocean-Climate Action Finance; Policy The paper intends to provide a broader understanding of this crucial interlinkage focusing on ocean and coastal and marine Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as part of the GST. Read More Mar 1, 2021 Policy Brief Tanzania Policy In mainland Tanzania, National estimate of 2015 indicates that there is about 158100 ha of mangroves, implying a significant increase from the earlier estimate of 115475 ha. Read More Mar 1, 2021 Policy Brief for Madagascar Policy Suite à ce constat, l’approche de conservation des mangroves a évolué à Madagascar. Read More Dec 1, 2020 Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities for Ocean-Based Climate Action Policy; Resilience The ocean and its coastal regions offer a range of currently underutilized opportunities and innovations for countries to consider when enhancing their national climate ambition and actions to ensure the goals of the Paris Agreement are met. Read More Jul 26, 2020 The Case for Conversion-Free Food Conservation Community; Policy Year after year, global food production carves away at the remaining natural ecosystems and habitat on the planet and stresses the food system’s ability to withstand shocks. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Report on China’s Mangrove Conservation Policy Through detailed analysis of the weaknesses in the mangrove management, protection and restoration endeavors, the project goals to study and evaluate the current status and potential threats to China’s mangroves. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Racines enchevêtrées et marées changeantes Policy Malgré la pléthore de lois applicables, les mangroves continuent de se détériorer rapidement, sous l’effet de l’urbanisation, de la croissance démographique et d’un développement non durable. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Raízes Emaranhadas e Mudanças das Marés Policy Apesar da abundância das leis aplicáveis, os mangais continuam a se deteriorar rapidamente, impulsionados pela urbanização, crescimento populacional e desenvolvimento insustentável. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Raíces entreveradas y mareas cambiantes Policy A pesar de la plétora de leyes aplicables, los manglares siguen deteriorándose con rapidez debido a la urbanización, el crecimiento demográfico y el desarrollo insostenible. Read More Jul 2, 2024 The State of the Worlds Mangroves 2024 Global Mangrove Alliance This 2024 edition of The State of the World’s Mangroves highlights the tremendous advances that have been made on multiple fronts to safeguard these ecosystems. Read More Aug 20, 2022 The State of the World’s Mangroves 2022 GMA This report highlights the GMA members and describes the revised goals of our Alliance. We describe important new research findings and policy developments. We also shine a spotlight on mangrove restoration, including research, tools, and stories from the field. Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Hindi State of the World's Mangroves ग्लोबल मैंग्रोव वॉच (GMW) टीम, जो 2019 से GMA के साथ मिलकर काम कर रही है, द्वारा विकसित वैश्विक मानचित्र मैंग्रोव के दायरे के अंतर्गत गहन जानकारियां प्रदान करते हैं। 2016 में, मानचित्र दुनिया भर में 136,000 वर्ग किमी में Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – French State of the World's Mangroves Les forêts de mangrove sont formées par une variété d’arbres et d’arbustes qui ont subi de nombreuses adaptations pour vivre dans les estrans. Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Indonesian State of the World's Mangroves Hutan mangrove terbentuk dari beragam pohon dan semak yang memiliki berbagai cara adaptasi untuk bisa hidup di lingkungan yang menantang—sebagian laut, sebagian darat—dari zona intertidal. Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – English State of the World's Mangroves The State of the World’s Mangroves provides the very latest information on what we know about mangroves and what’s being done to support these magnificent habitats. Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Arabic State of the World's Mangroves "لمعلا روظنملا نم معد ىلع ملاعلا ءاحنأ عيمج يف يملاعلا فورغنملالمعلا عيراشملاو ميلعتلاو عافدلاو ثحبلاِةي ةداع - عقاولا ضرأ ىلعً ش عمُشلاو عمتجملا ءاكرُ ءاكرلحملاِّ ." Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Spanish State of the World's Mangroves Los bosques de mangle se componen de distintos árboles y arbustos que cuentan con varias adaptaciones para vivir en el difícil entorno—en parte marino, en parte terrestre—de las aguas bajas costeras. Read More Aug 1, 2021 The State of the World’s Mangroves 2021 Conservation Community; Finance The State of the World’s Mangroves provides the very latest information on what we know about mangroves and what’s being done to support these magnificent habitats. Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Chinese State of the World's Mangroves 复原 原有的红树林，最终实现红树林的大规 模恢复。从实际的角度来看，GMA 在世界 范围内支持研究、宣传、教育和实际的在 地项目——通常是由我们与当地及社区 合作伙伴一起完成。 Read More Aug 1, 2021 SOWM Executive Summary – Portuguese State of the World's Mangroves As florestas de mangue são ecossistemas críticos, tanto para a biodiversidade quanto para a humanidade. Apesar de extensas áreas terem sido perdidas, as coisas estão mudando. Read More Jun 20, 2022 The State of Mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean Science; Save our Mangroves Now This report aims to provide a common knowledge base for planning and decision making, but also provide specific recommendations to support integration of mangroves across policies and plans. Read More Nov 1, 2021 Kenya Policy Brief Policy; Save our Mangroves Now This policy brief informs decision makers on the need to incorporate material and intangible values to mangrove and presents key findings of a study on socio-economic role of mangroves and the governance framework in Kenya. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Kenya Save our Mangroves Now This work is part of the “Save Our Mangroves Now!” joint commitment whose main aim it to upscale and focus global efforts to stop and reverse the decrease and degradation of mangrove habitats. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Mozambique Save our Mangroves Now This report seeks to understand how the legal, political and strategic framework of Mozambique addresses the relevance of mangroves and their resources. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Madgascar Save our Mangroves Now En outre, certaines lois et réglementations doivent être révisées et établies pour améliorer l’efficacité économique, et garantir l’équité dans le partage des bénéfices et la qualité de l’environnement. Read More May 1, 2021 Socio-economic Role of Mangroves in Tanzania Save our Mangroves Now This report is for Tanzania, underpinning the ‘national case’ and identifying the ‘key entry points’ for maximizing the socio-economic benefits and values and appraising the conservation framework. Read More Mar 1, 2021 Policy Brief Tanzania Policy; Save our Mangroves Now In mainland Tanzania, National estimate of 2015 indicates that there is about 158100 ha of mangroves, implying a significant increase from the earlier estimate of 115475 ha. Read More Mar 1, 2021 Policy Brief for Madagascar Policy; Save our Mangroves Now Suite à ce constat, l’approche de conservation des mangroves a évolué à Madagascar. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Racines enchevêtrées et marées changeantes: Gouvernance des mangroves pour la conservation et l'utilisation durable Policy; Save our Mangroves Now Malgré la pléthore de lois applicables, les mangroves continuent de se détériorer rapidement, sous l’effet de l’urbanisation, de la croissance démographique et d’un développement non durable. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Raízes Emaranhadas e Mudanças das Marés: Governança dos mangais para a conservacao e uso sustentavel Policy; Save our Mangroves Now Apesar da abundância das leis aplicáveis, os mangais continuam a se deteriorar rapidamente, impulsionados pela urbanização, crescimento populacional e desenvolvimento insustentável. Read More Jul 1, 2020 Raíces entreveradas y mareas cambiantes: Gobernanza para la conservacion y el uso sostenible de los manglares Policy; Save our Mangroves Now A pesar de la plétora de leyes aplicables, los manglares siguen deteriorándose con rapidez debido a la urbanización, el crecimiento demográfico y el desarrollo insostenible. Read More Feb 24, 2020 Training of Tanzanian Mangrove Stakeholders: Conservation and Restoration Restoration; Save our Mangroves Now We join forces with other mangrove conservation stakeholders to connect the needs of nature and people by giving voice and showing solutions to the current environmental challenges. Read More Oct 1, 2025 National Mangrove Management Committee Report This Progress Report highlights the journey of the NMMC and County Mangrove Management Committees (CMMCs) since their inception. Restoration Read More Sep 17, 2025 Shields of the Shore A Scoping Study on the Status, Threats, Resilience, and Conservation Pathways for India’s Coastal Blue Vegetated Ecosystems. Restoration; Protection Read More Mar 3, 2025 Community Fisheries’ Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment The report aims to enhance the understanding of multiple stakeholders regarding community members' susceptibility to climate change and highlight the importance of implementing plans to strengthen their resilience. Restoration; Conservation Community Read More Sep 3, 2024 Evaluating Mangrove Community Forestry Outcomes This report evaluates community forestry (CF) outcomes in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar, using a mixed method approach incorporating quantification of deforestation and forest regrowth rates, synthetic control analysis, and focus groups discussions, from 1990 to 2021. Results highlight an overall increase in net forest gain and reduction in net forest loss across sites. Restoration Read More May 2, 2023 Decades of Mangrove Forest Change: Impacts on nature, people and climate This serves to inspire governments around the world to embrace mangroves as a nature-based solution and to take action to protect, restore, and sustainably manage the magical mangrove forests. Resilience; Restoration Read More Jun 20, 2022 The State of Mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean This report aims to provide a common knowledge base for planning and decision making, but also provide specific recommendations to support integration of mangroves across policies and plans. Restoration; Science Read More Feb 28, 2022 Building with Nature in Indonesia: Restoring coastline and inspiring action Building with Nature is a key part of a global effort to harness natural processes in adapting to the threats posed by climate change. Restoration Read More Jul 1, 2021 Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods The story begins several thousand years ago. Over the course of millennia, Indigenous societies have been linking together their need to sustain livelihoods with an appreciation of the importance of the natural world and a recognition of the need for stewardship. Resilience; Restoration Read More Jul 26, 2020 The Case for Conversion-Free Food Year after year, global food production carves away at the remaining natural ecosystems and habitat on the planet and stresses the food system’s ability to withstand shocks. Conservation Community; Restoration Read More Feb 24, 2020 Mangrove Training Tanzanian Stakeholders We join forces with other mangrove conservation stakeholders to connect the needs of nature and people by giving voice and showing solutions to the current environmental challenges. Restoration Read More

Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) is an online platform that provides the remote sensing data and tools for monitoring mangroves. THE GLOBAL MANGROVE WATCH Thriving mangroves are key to the health of nature and effective climate action. Global Mangrove Watch (GMW) is an online platform that provides the remote sensing data and tools for monitoring mangroves necessary for this. It gives universal access to near real-time information on where and what changes there are to mangroves across the world and highlights why they are valuable. With hi-res information on cover change, soil carbon, living biomass, canopy height and other parameters, Global Mangrove Watch gives coastal and park managers, conservationists, policymakers and practitioners the evidence needed to respond to illegal logging, pinpoint the causes of local mangrove loss and track conservation progress. It is a tool that can help mangroves be central to climate mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development plans and policies. Learn to Navigate GMW Explore GMW User Stories Stay Updated on GMW Take the GMW Training Explore the Full Map Navigate the GMW LEARN HOW TO USE GMW Learn how to navigate the Global Mangrove Watch platform and explore what features you have access to. Video Tutorials GMW Leaflet GMW UPDATES GMW UPDATES Oak Foundation and DoB Ecology, Aberysthwyth University, soloEO, The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International initiated Global Mangrove Watch. Now the GMW works with dozens of universities, NGOs and government agencies across the world. Here you will learn from those with lived experience, explore real-time mangrove loss, and stay updated on the features and tools of the platform. GMW USER STORIES GMW USER STORIES Here you will find all posts related to Global Mangrove Watch User Stories. You'll learn from those with lived experience what real-time mangrove loss looks like in their local context.

We use cutting edge science to achieve GMA objectives of halting mangrove loss, implementing restoration and building awareness of mangroves. THE SCIENCE WORKING GROUP To achieve its objectives of halting mangrove loss, implementing science-based restoration and building awareness of mangroves the GMA’s aims to use cutting edge science to guide its activities. The GMA Science groups role is to: Facilitate a network of mangrove scientists and make connections between scientists and GMA members Provide science to support GMA member conservation actions, policy and goals Assist in developing science priorities in GMA and communicating those to the science community. Contribute to developing best practice guidelines for mangrove restoration and conservation actions Develop and promote the Global Mangrove Watch platform Develop and promote the Mangrove Restoration Tracking Tool Working Group Leads Join efforts to conserve and protect mangroves, collaborate on field work and partner on policy initiatives. Explore GMA Membership Subscribe to GMA Newsletter