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There would be no Alliance without our members. Our members collaborate on field work, policy initiatives and campaigns. COORDINATING MEMBERS 100+ Members 40+ Countries 14 National Chapters 10 Regional Programs MEMBERS There would be no Alliance without our members. All members of the Global Mangrove Alliance enjoy opportunities to contribute to, and benefit from, the GMA's collaborative spirit. Our growing community fosters broad representation and inclusivity in the GMA decision-making processes. As a member, you join in the efforts to raise the profile of mangroves and the threats facing these tropical ecosystems. Our members collaborate on field work, policy initiatives and campaigns. The GMA community also convenes at international meetings, conferences and workshops. NATIONAL CHAPTERS GMA national chapters — 14 existing and more in development — reflect the grassroots momentum driving mangrove conservation at local levels. Our national chapters are supported by local partners. While linked to global efforts through the international GMA team, national chapters are tailored to local needs and incorporate local ecological knowledge, community input and equity considerations. LEARN MORE Join efforts to conserve and protect mangroves, collaborate on field work and partner on policy initiatives. Become a Member Stay up to Date

Mangroves are a climate solution. Our alliance works globally to advance mangrove conservation, management and restoration at all levels. Halt Loss. Restore Half. Double Protection. Act Now COORDINATED, GLOBAL IMPACT. The Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) is a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to mangrove conservation and restoration at a scale that matters. Founded on the principles of collaboration and collective action, we unite diverse stakeholders from government, academia, non-profit organizations and industry to tackle challenges facing mangrove ecosystems. 20,000 Mangrove Experts 70,000 Ha of mangroves protected by members. 65,000 Ha of mangroves restored by members. 966,000 Ha of mangroves managed by members. UNITED FOR CONSERVATION We have reached a critical moment in the history of our planet. Recognizing both their importance and their resilience, there is increasing investment in the opportunities that mangroves present. The GMA represents a phase-shift in conservation opportunities for mangroves. With our global vision, we are providing a catalyst for accelerating change and building a host of opportunities for coastal peoples and biodiversity around the world. JOIN THE MOVEMENT WHY WHO Mangrove forests play an unparalleled role in coastal defense, biodiversity enhancement, food security and climate mitigation. Our community is protecting, conserving and restoring mangroves to secure a safer future for both people and nature. Our 100+ members and 14 national chapters represent technical experts, civil society organizations, governments, local communities, businesses, funding agencies and foundations. WHERE Our alliance works globally, nationally and locally at community, state and regional levels to advance mangrove conservation, management and restoration. HOW We scale impact by exchanging knowledge and experiences locally and globally, facilitating stakeholder connections across sectors and regions. We harness science to fill gaps between big-picture discussions and on-the-ground realities. KEY RESOURCES Further your understanding of mangrove conservation and restoration from global implementation projects to best practice guidelines. Join efforts to conserve and protect mangroves, collaborate on field work and partner on policy initiatives. Explore GMA Membership Subscribe to GMA Newsletter

The regional reports bring together the latest local and scientific knowledge about restoration best-practices in one place. REGIONAL READINESS REPORTS MOBILIZING THE MANGROVE BREAKTHROUGH The Mangrove Breakthrough Regional Readiness Reports are strategic tools developed by global and regional experts to accelerate targeted mangrove action. These reports provide governments, donors, financial institutions and NGOs with clear region-specific pathways to scale up efforts in support of the Mangrove Breakthrough goals. Explore how countries in Asia, the Americas, and West Africa can halt mangrove loss and deliver tangible benefits for people and nature. REGIONAL REPORT AMERICAS COUNTRY SUMMARY REGIONAL REPORT ASIA COUNTRY SUMMARIES REGIONAL REPORT WEST AFRICA COUNTRY SUMMARIES Mexico Indonesia Philippines Brazil More Details on Regional Reports and Report Summaries REPORT KEY FEATURES Aligned with the Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap , the reports aim to help mobilize $4 billion to halt mangrove loss, restore 50% of recent loss and double protection. By highlighting actionable opportunities, local partnerships, and finance strategies, the reports guide investment into science-based, community-led mangrove initiatives, enabling large-scale impact across regions. What's inside the reports: Regional trends, threats, and investment opportunities for mangrove action Quantified benefits for people and ecosystems Country-specific summaries with enabling conditions and pathways to scale ASIA Susan Lusiana, Blue Carbon Senior Manager, Konservasi Indonesia “Asia’s vast and diverse mangroves are vital to the world’s coastal resilience. Our strength lies not in working alone, but in uniting the many efforts already in motion. It’s time to move beyond silos, to align our vision and actions. Asia must not only join the global mangrove movement — it must lead it.” AMERICAS Ixchel López, member of GMA Mexican Chapter and Oceans lead, WWF Mexico “The Mexico chapter of the GMA is working to ensure mangrove conservation and restoration become a national priority, integrating coastal communities, science and public policy. Our commitment is to promote national and regional strategies that recognize the ecological and social value of mangroves, strengthen legal protection and maintain participatory governance that delivers real benefits for both people and nature.” WEST AFRICA Ibrahima Thiam, Director Wetlands International West Africa “The Global Mangrove Alliance opened a new world frontier in the history of mangrove conservation and restoration. West Africa joined the movement with the creation of two GMA national chapters in Guinea Bissau and Senegal. Our partnerships are actively formulating their contribution to the GMA goals and the West Africa regional report is a critical milestone in this ambitious journey" ASIA REGION Regional Readiness Report This report outlines key opportunities, challenges and strategic priorities for mangrove conservation and restoration Across Asia, mapping pathways to accelerate progress towards Mangrove Breakthrough goals. English Country Summaries These report summaries for the Asia Regional Readiness Report are of high-potential countries with enabling conditions for accelerated mangrove action. The India summary is coming soon. Indonesia Philippines India Country Summaries COUNTRY PROPOSITIONS Local partners of the Global Mangrove Alliance, together with the Mangrove Breakthrough hub and others, are developing national program propositions that aim to mobilize a blend of public and private sector funding to drive large-scale action for mangroves in priority countries. Through a mix of interventions focused on conservation, restoration and “mangrove positive” economic development they enhance livelihoods for local and indigenous communities. Propositions have been developed for Mexico, Guinea-Bissau and Indonesia, with additional ones for Kenya, the Philippines and India underway. “The Regional Readiness Reports are blueprints to help donors, financial institutions, governments and NGOs align their resources and commitments—advancing the Mangrove Breakthrough into its next phase, driving system-level change across target regions, and delivering tangible benefits for frontline coastal communities and ecosystems.” Ignace Beguin, Director of the Mangrove Breakthrough "These reports answer the critical question of where and how we can most effectively accelerate mangrove action. “They point funders and decision-makers to opportunities and to places and partners ready to move.” Irene Kingma, Wetlands International KEY PARTNERS Supported by: The Mobilizing the Mangrove Breakthrough (MMB) is a project initiated by the Global Mangrove Alliance, supported by the Bezos Earth Fund. This initiative provides seed funding to develop propositions for programs at scale in an initial set of priority countries. This GMA-project is coordinated by Wetlands International in close collaboration with the Mangrove Breakthrough Secretariat.  The Regional Readiness Reports were led by Conservation International, working alongside national GMA chapters and a wide range of stakeholders.

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We work in partnership to reverse the decline of mangrove habitats in the West Indian Ocean and across the globe. SAVE OUR MANGROVES NOW! We work in partnership to reverse the decline of mangrove habitats in the West Indian Ocean and across the globe in an effort to restore biodiversity, protect livelihoods and mitigate against the impacts of the climate crisis. Survival artists, nature’s kindergarten, climate savers – mangroves are versatile superheroes. They are habitat and nursery for over 3,000 fish species, can store 3 to 5 times more carbon per area than tropical upland forests and provide livelihoods for over 120 million people. But this unique ecosystem is under threat - more than a third of all mangrove forests have disappeared since the mid-20th century due to agriculture, logging and urbanization. If present deforestation rates continue, all mangroves could be lost by the end of this century. MANGROVES MATTER BIODIVERSITY HERO Our vision is a world in which thriving mangrove habitats exist in harmony with the communities they support.  With a focus on the Western Indian Ocean, the Save Our Mangroves Now initiative unites governments, conservation specialists and coastal communities through a shared goal to conserve and restore mangrove habitats.  We combine our vision with a mission to facilitate policies, programmes and investments that regenerate mangrove ecosystems, tackle climate change and sustain livelihoods. Our goal is to embed and strengthen ambitious objectives on mangrove conservation in international and national political agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Paris Agreement . The UN decades on Ocean Science and Ecosystem Restoration present additional global frameworks for accelerating action on sustainable mangrove management. With the elaboration of the post-2020 strategic framework of the CBD, the upcoming Global Stocktake and Ocean Dialogue under the Paris Agreement, and the expiration of several targets under SDG14 (Life Below Water) , it is vital that marine and coastal nature-based solutions such as mangroves gain importance in political decision making. We provide guidance for decision makers on why and how to protect mangroves – for securing livelihoods, conserving biodiversity and addressing climate change. And we call on them for action. International policy We believe that a regional approach is needed to effectively halt mangrove loss and support the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region to become a champion in mangrove conservation. Our engagement with a variety of stakeholders – from academics to law professionals, field developers, government officials, policymakers and representatives of the private sector – facilitates exchange and supports regional networks, paving the way for mainstreaming mangrove conservation into national strategies. We support capacity development in the Western Indian Ocean, following the needs identified by the regional stakeholders themselves. Measures include undertaking assessments of national legal frameworks and the socio-economic value of mangroves in the region, as well as mapping mangrove extent to determine future losses and gains. We also support lighthouse projects to foster innovation, identify best practices, and bridge the science-policy gap – for example in Kenya, where we engaged the mapping and assessment of carbon stocks in Lamu´s mangroves. At the same time, and together with our partners, we prepare the ground to integrate the results into national policy. National policy and regional cooperation Our political goals, and ultimately their implementation on the ground, can only be achieved through broad cooperation with a large array of stakeholders. One of our essential tasks is therefore to build and facilitate partnerships with actors at all levels, to make sure that mangroves are recognized for the benefits they provide to people and nature, and that their protection receives adequate attention and funding. We support the broad and ambitious approach of the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) , which brings together leading conservation NGOs and provides a strategic platform for the global alignment of mangrove agendas. In the Western Indian Ocean, our natural partner is the WIO Mangrove Network , which holds the biggest expertise and experience on mangrove conservation and restoration. Knowledge exchange is a crucial factor of successful cooperation. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for exchange, improving knowledge accessibility for all stakeholders, and helping close existing knowledge gaps on mangrove protection. Partnerships TEXT HERE OUR CAMPAIGN LEK GUIDE Publications Reports Mangrove forests are some of the most complex and awe-inducing ecosystems in the world. About 5% of the 14.5 million hectares of mangroves worldwide are located in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Within that region, 99% of mangroves – some 745,518 ha – are found in Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania. Mangrove forests provide immense value to the coastal communities within these countries. In addition to being a source of food – providing nurseries and habitat for fish and crustaceans amongst a wealth of other species – mangroves maintain the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people across the region, supporting industries such as fishing, beekeeping and tourism. This report offers an overview of our work, bringing together data on extent, loss and gains, and the socio-economic value of mangroves in the region, as well as governance challenges and policy opportunities. OUR LATEST STUDY Read More Nico Matheis nico.matheis@wwf-germany.de International WWF Centre of Marine Conservation Mönckebergstr. 27 20095 Hamburg Germany Ana Colorado McEvoy Ana.Colorado@wetlands.org Wetlands International | Global Office P.O. Box 471, 6700 AL Wageningen, The Netherlands Anna-Lena Klaßen-Azabdaftari anna-lena.klassen@bmz.bund.de Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development 8BMZ Dahlmannstraße 4 53113 Bonn Germany THE LATEST NEWS AND RESOURCES 1 2

Mangroves are one of the most productive ecosystems. We work to safeguard them with coordinated conservation and expansion of marine protected areas. This 2024 edition of The State of the World’s Mangroves. Mangroves are critical ecosystems, bridging land, freshwater and sea. They host tremendous diversity and protect and provide for countless coastal communities around the world. 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. It showcases progress in: science and understanding; collaboration and information sharing; practical management interventions; and the many policy, legal and financial tools that will help to secure a better future for these ecosystems. DOWNLOAD PORTUGUESE ENGLISH EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MANGROVE SPOTLIGHT FRENCH SPANISH WHY MANGROVES? Mangroves are ecosystems of hope, bridging land, freshwater and sea. The 15 million hectares of mangroves across the globe host tremendous diversity, protection qualities and provide for countless coastal communities. Mangroves are not only places of great beauty, they are also among the world’s most productive ecosystems. They are fish factories, carbon stores and seawalls. 21B Tons of CO2 stored 15M People protected 600B Shrimp and fish produced 341+ Threatened marine species WATCH & LEARN RISK & OPPORTUNITY 50% of mangroves are at risk of collapse by 2050. While rates of mangrove loss have decreased, our knowledge of their value and importance has increased. Today, over 42% 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. Mangroves are also remarkably resilient and opportunistic. Give these ecosystems half a chance and they’ll take it – rapidly settling on newly deposited coastal settlements or recolonizing former strongholds whenever they are re-connected to the shifting tides. Mangroves can be protected through a global, coordinated conservation effort and an expansion of marine protected areas. The GMA works alongside global partners to safeguard these ecosystems through the advancement of science and understanding, collaboration, information sharing, practical management interventions and the many policy, legal and financial tools that will help to secure a better future for these ecosystems. Our goal for avoided loss is 16,800 ha by 2030. Rates of mangroves loss have already slowed considerably in recent years. This presents an opportune moment to raise our ambition. While we can aspire to halt all losses, our target refers to direct, and therefore directly manageable, human-driven loss. In recognizing that mangroves are dynamic ecosystems, we also draw attention to the possibility of making further gains as mangroves naturally colonize new locations. Our goal for restoration is 409,200 ha by 2030. Approximately 818,300 ha are considered restorable and we seek to restore half by 2030. This is a deeply ambitious goal. New work by Worthington and colleagues nonetheless shows that there is enormous potential for restoration, both by estimating the restorability and by highlighting the considerable side benefits for local populations and the global community. Our goal for doubling protection is 6,100,000 ha under conservation measures. 42% of the world’s mangroves currently in protected areas. However, the urgency to halt all loss is fundamental. One of our key approaches is incorporating of mangroves into permanent forms of protection including traditional protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), which could encompass indigenous lands and areas of sustainable use. While mangrove losses in the past were considerable, rates of loss are declining and fell by 44% between 2000 and 2020. In addition, the global picture of mangrove extent is better than ever thanks to the latest Global Mangrove Watch dataset—offering a sixfold increase in mapping resolution and coverage of six additional regions with mangroves. SOWM 2024 SOWM 2022 SOWM 2021 CURRENT STATE The latest maps on the Global Mangrove Watch, v4.0, use both optical and radar satellite data and the extent maps have been iteratively improved through the incorporation of user feedback. It has become increasingly apparent that many countries lack good quality national maps. GMW v4.0 now prioritizes resolution for global datasets that are locally relevant and the overall accuracy of the GMW v4.0 map is estimated to be 95.3%. The conversion of mangroves for aquaculture, oil palm plantations and rice cultivation accounted for 43.3% of global mangrove loss between 2000 and 2020. Natural retraction—changes or losses of mangroves that are driven by movements in riverbeds, sediment inputs, or sea levels—accounted for 26% of the total loss over the 20-year period. Mangrove threats from human activities are being exacerbated by climate change, especially sea-level rise and more severe and frequent cyclonic weather events. The Global Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems shows that 18 mangrove provinces are threatened, representing ~50% of the world’s mangrove area. More frequent and severe cyclonic storms and sea-level rise, resulting from climate change, threaten one third of the mangrove provinces assessed. Local ecological knowledge (LEK) can provide vital information to develop mangrove conservation and restoration efforts with greater potential for long-term outcomes. Engaging ethically with LEK may seem a challenge, but thorough guidance is now available for researchers and practitioners through The LEK Best-Practice Guide. LOCAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE LEK GUIDE Until recently, we lacked a global estimate of the fish and invertebrate productivity associated with the presence of mangrove forests. But new data on the density of 37 species of fish, prawns, crabs and one cockle species from locations around the world, estimated that the presence of mangroves annually supports nearly 800 billion fishes and invertebrates. The clearance of vast tracts of mangroves for aquaculture is well documented. Restoration must be accelerated but many challenges remain. For shrimp, demand will continue. Efforts to reduce consumer demand may help along with new approaches to aquaculture, including Associated Mangrove Aquaculture (AMA). Once established, the AMA provides both food and shelter for aquatic species to grow and thrive as part of the natural food web. A key component of ongoing mangrove management is ensuring local communities can be engaged in a sustainable manner, benefiting from mangroves. Where growing populations and diminished mangroves coincide, opportunities for increasing the sustainability of traditional or modern practices may be required, as well as new opportunities within or beyond the mangroves such as fishing, salt production, sustainable timber harvesting, beekeeping and tourism. Our ambitions are high and our impacts must be higher if we are to accomplish our 2030 Goals. Through the collective efforts of global and local partnerships, we can ensure that mangroves, and everything that depends on them, survive and thrive. JOURNEY TO 2030 GMA GOALS Through the collective efforts of global and local partnerships, we ensure that mangroves and all that depend on them face a safer and more prosperous future. We are working directly with local NGOs and stakeholders to disburse funding, replicate best practices and scale interventions on the ground. The GMA brings results in hectares, livelihoods and biodiversity, offering a unique value through 14 national chapters and 100+ members in 45 mangrove countries. We are working to translate national commitments into sustainably funded on-the-ground implementation. International policy agreements drive this collective action, providing technical support to countries and to international conventions to integrate mangroves into their strategies. Policies that recognize this include the UNFCCC’s UAE Consensus and the Global Biodiversity Framework. Local knowledge and communities are the foundation for project design and implementation. Our science-based target setting and global network inspired the creation of the Mangrove Breakthrough, in collaboration with the UNFCCC climate champions. The Mangrove Breakthrough has leveraged support from a total of 38 national and subnational governments. These countries represent around 60% of the world’s mangroves alongside 100+ non-state actors. They are now launching the Mangrove Finance Facility to mobilize $4 billion to secure the future of over 15 million ha of mangroves by 2030. LATEST FROM KNOWLEDGE HUB “Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the global community has recognized the importance of biodiversity…In many ways, mangroves are the poster child of the interdependence between people and nature. As such, it is great to read, in this State of the World’s Mangroves, of the fantastic advances in our knowledge, and to see how this knowledge is being shared around the world.“ Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity

Dive into all of the publications produced by the GMA and associated partners. PUBLICATIONS Below you will find all mangrove related publications. 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 Science Protection Policy Oct 1, 2022 SOMN Regional Publication This report offers an overview of the work by the Save our Mangroves Now! (SOMN) initiative in the region to date, bringing together data on extent, loss and gains, and the socio-economic value of mangroves in the region. Save our Mangroves Now Read More Feb 1, 2022 Towards a Regional Mangrove Vision and Action Plan Mangrove forests are extraordinary ecosystems, providing a wide range of benefits to humans, including exceptional carbon sequestration and protection against climate change impacts. Save our Mangroves Now Read More Mar 25, 2021 Towards a Regional Mangrove Vision – Discussion paper Creating awareness and strengthening governance capacities at the regional, national and local levels and exchange of data and information between the scientific community and policy makers can help ensure a coordinated and cooperative protection of mangroves that is grounded in science. Save our Mangroves Now Read More Jun 3, 2025 International Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Conference The urgency is clear. We stand at a turning point. Yet, the opportunity is equally immense. Protection; Conservation Read More Apr 28, 2025 Mangrove Best Practices: Energy Efficient Cookstoves Fuelwood collection from mangrove forests has long been essential for communities in Lamu, Kenya—but it has also contributed to severe forest degradation. To address this, Wetlands International launched a community-led initiative to introduce energy-efficient cookstoves, dramatically reducing the demand for mangrove wood while improving household health and resilience. Protection; Resilience Read More Apr 28, 2025 Mangrove Best Practices: Savings and Loans Groups In many mangrove-dependent communities, the lack of access to affordable finance drives overexploitation of mangroves and other natural resources. Wetlands International’s Savings and Loans Groups initiative helps communities develop sustainable livelihoods, reducing their reliance on mangrove resources. Protection; Resilience Read More Apr 28, 2025 Mangrove Best Practice: Mangrove School Clubs Young people are among our most powerful allies in securing the future of mangroves. Through our Mangrove School Clubs initiatives, we work with schools across Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, and Tanzania to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Protection; Resilience Read More Jun 20, 2023 Executive Summary Best Practice Mangrove Restoration Guidelines This 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. Restoration; Protection Read More Jan 11, 2023 Best Practice Guidelines for Mangrove Restoration Mangrove restoration efforts that are thoughtfully planned out, based on proven methods, and stimulate a feeling of stewardship over the area are more likely to result in a sizable, diverse, functional, and self-sustaining mangrove that offers the desired benefits for nature and people. Restoration; Protection Read More Jun 23, 2021 Co-benefits of Protecting Mangroves for Biodiversity and Carbon Storage The conservation of ecosystems and their biodiversity has numerous co-benefits, both for local societies and for humankind worldwide. Protection; Resilience Read More Sep 5, 2023 Mangrove Breakthrough: Financial Roadmap Policy; Protection The Breakthrough aims to provide a global compass for the international community, driving concerted action towards its shared goals through five critical pathways: Read More Oct 26, 2022 Drivers of Global Mangrove Loss and Gain Policy; Protection This assesses the relationship between socioeconomic and biophysical variables and mangrove change across coastal geomorphic units worldwide from 1996 to 2016. Read More May 12, 2020 Blood-free Honey Policy; Protection How a safer harvesting program is reducing deadly human-tiger conflicts. Read More May 20, 2025 First International Mangrove Conference Outcomes Report Delegates to the 1st International Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Conference (IMCRC), representing governments, research institutions, non governmental organisations, civil society, and the private sector from across the globe, gathered in Abu Dhabi in December 2024. Science Read More Oct 9, 2021 Bird Rookery Nutrient Over-enrichment: Mangrove Decline in Belize Coastal eutrophication is an issue of serious global concern and although nutrient subsidies can enhance primary productivity of coastal wetlands, they can be detrimental to their long-term maintenance. Science Read More Oct 1, 2021 Conceptualizing Ecosystem Degradation using Mangrove Forests Our conceptual framework facilitates scientists, conservation practitioners, and other stakeholders in considering multiple aspects of ecosystems to better assess system status and holistically evaluate degradation. Science Read More Oct 1, 2021 Functional Traits of Terrestrial Plants in the Intertidal True mangroves are vascular plants (Tracheophyta) that evolved into inhabiting the mid and upper intertidal zone of tropical and subtropical soft-sediment coasts around the world. Science Read More Aug 1, 2021 Are Crab-collectors in Mangroves of Northern Brazil Optimal Foragers? To better understand the spatial patterns of use of this natural resource as basis for sustainable resource-management, we used a combination of GPS-tracking, field observations, semi-structured interviews and participatory mapping with crab-collectors. Science Read More Jun 8, 2021 Crab-driven processing and Leaf Litter While hypotheses for why it is advantageous for a crab to store litter inside the burrow have been proposed, they have hardly ever been rigorously tested. Science Read More Apr 18, 2021 The Benefits of Combining Global and Local Data: Pará, North Brazil Showcase for valuation and mapping of mangrove climate regulation and food provisioning services within a protected area in Pará, North Brazil. Science Read More Mar 1, 2021 The Older the Better? Leaf litter and its breakdown products represent an important input of organic matter and nutrients to mangrove sediments and adjacent coastal ecosystems. Science Read More

Easily accessible videos, webinars and tutorials hosted by the Mangrove Alliance and associated partners. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES VIRTUAL SITE VISITS Interested in mangrove restoration and want to see it in action? Visit GMA members in Kenya and Indonesia to learn what mangrove restoration looks like on the ground and why it is critical for their local communities. Explore Here. RESTORATION SERIES Learn proper mangrove restoration techniques so that you can adopt the most effective approaches in your region. The Wetlands International animated series applies the latest scientific insights and inclusive ecological approaches. Explore Here. EXPERT INTERVIEWS Mangrove habitats are interconnected with all life on earth, from local livelihoods to biodiversity and food production. Meet experts around the world as you dive into the incredible value of mangrove ecosystems. Explore Here. EVERYTHING ELSE There is always more to explore. Here you will deepen your knowledge across geographies and sectors, from responsible shrimp farming and the importance of mangrove ecosystems to Q&A on the State of the World's Mangroves. Explore Here. Here you have access to all events hosted by the GMA and associated partners. Whether you are looking to travel virtually to local sites, learn from experts or dive into the science and policy of mangrove restoration and conservation, there is always more to learn. OUR FOUNDING Learn why the GMA was created and how this partnership to rally the world around #mangroves and expanding the extent of mangrove habitat 20% by 2030. Learn about the GMA SCIENCE WEBINARS Explore past webinars hosted by the GMA Science Working Group. Interested in viewing these events live? Join the Global Mangrove Alliance! Science to Policy Webinars Science Webinars POLICY WEBINARS Explore past webinars hosted by the GMA Policy Working Group. Interested in viewing these events live? Join the Global Mangrove Alliance! Watch Webinars FINANCE WEBINARS Explore past webinars hosted by the GMA Finance Working Group. Interested in viewing these events live? Join the Global Mangrove Alliance! Watch Webinars Subscribe and Learn Subscribe to our YouTube channel to have new content delivered straight to your inbox with the latest videos, interviews and spotlights from our global community. Subscribe Here

These resources are hot off the press. Dive into up to date news on mangrove initiatives, COP reflections, important restoration guidelines and more. PRESS RELEASES These resources are hot off the press. Dive into up to date news on mangrove initiatives, COP reflections, important restoration guidelines and more. Explore the Full Newsroom 1 2 3 Interested in a specific topic? Navigate by theme! National Chapter Update (24) 24 posts COP (18) 18 posts State of the World's Mangroves (17) 17 posts Global Mangrove Watch (16) 16 posts World Mangrove Day (15) 15 posts The Mangrove Breakthrough (14) 14 posts Risk Reduction (12) 12 posts Blue Carbon (11) 11 posts Restoration (11) 11 posts Award (8) 8 posts SOMN (7) 7 posts World Wetlands Day (7) 7 posts Guide (6) 6 posts Holiday (6) 6 posts Sustainable Development Goals (3) 3 posts

Interested in what Global Mangrove Alliance members are doing around the world? Get to know our members and the incredible projects they are carrying out. MEMBER STORIES Interested in what Global Mangrove Alliance members are doing around the world? Get to know our members and the incredible projects they are carrying out here. Explore the Full Newsroom 1 2 3 Interested in a specific topic? Navigate by theme! National Chapter Update (24) 24 posts COP (18) 18 posts State of the World's Mangroves (17) 17 posts Global Mangrove Watch (16) 16 posts World Mangrove Day (15) 15 posts The Mangrove Breakthrough (14) 14 posts Risk Reduction (12) 12 posts Blue Carbon (11) 11 posts Restoration (11) 11 posts Award (8) 8 posts SOMN (7) 7 posts World Wetlands Day (7) 7 posts Guide (6) 6 posts Holiday (6) 6 posts Sustainable Development Goals (3) 3 posts

Browse GMA interviews below. From Indonesia to Argentina, there are incredible efforts to conserve and protect mangroves occurring around the world. INTERVIEWS Browse Global Mangrove Alliance interviews below. From Indonesia to Argentina, there are incredible efforts to conserve and protect mangroves occurring around the world. Explore the Full Newsroom Interested in a specific topic? Navigate by theme! National Chapter Update (24) 24 posts COP (18) 18 posts State of the World's Mangroves (17) 17 posts Global Mangrove Watch (16) 16 posts World Mangrove Day (15) 15 posts The Mangrove Breakthrough (14) 14 posts Risk Reduction (12) 12 posts Blue Carbon (11) 11 posts Restoration (11) 11 posts Award (8) 8 posts SOMN (7) 7 posts World Wetlands Day (7) 7 posts Guide (6) 6 posts Holiday (6) 6 posts Sustainable Development Goals (3) 3 posts

The GMA is a global collaboration conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems. We secure a safer future for coastlines and the lives that depend on them. OUR APPROACH Securing a safer future for critical coastlines and the lives that depend on them. The Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) is a world wide c ollaboration uniting NGOs, governments, scientists, industry, local communities and funders towards a common goal of conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems. Guided by a shared vision of a world where mangroves thrive and communities prosper, w e firmly believe that we can achieve meaningful progress through true collaboration and innovation. There are many ways to bring mangrove conservation to scale. The Global Mangrove Alliance will use its collective strengths and partnerships to address the barriers to large-scale mangrove conservation and restoration through several streams of work, including: Alternate Livelihoods Support small-scale supplementary livelihood options, develop a portfolio of responsibly scalable options and optimize aquaculture or related opportunities that minimize mangrove loss. Financing Models Ensure that local groups understand the financing pathways open to them, including how to access them, the pros and the cons. Improving Policy Work with governments to develop and implement integrated management plans that activate global policy commitments and consider the multi-jurisdictional nature of mangrove conservation and restoration. Building Capacity Build awareness of best practices, benefits, development strategies and cost-effectiveness of mangroves among policymakers, financing institutions, NGOs and others through national chapters, local mangrove champions and experts. National chapters allow us to prioritize efforts and scale impact. Knowledge Sharing Connect the knowledge and tools required to integrate mangroves and their ecosystem services into mitigation, adaptation, disaster risk reduction and land-use strategies with community and national leaders. FOUNDING We launched at the World Ocean Summit in 2018. Learn why the GMA was created and how our collaborative approach works with members and partners to protect, improve and expand active sustainable management of 15 million ha of mangroves worldwide. Watch Introduction Video GOALS We have an ambitious plan for turning the tables on the world’s mangroves. There are three critical pathways to be achieved: halt loss, restore half and double protection. Halt loss. Reduce net mangrove losses driven by direct human actions to zero, avoiding losses of approximately 154,500 ha of mangroves. Human-driven loss represents 62% of total losses. Our target refers to that direct, and therefore directly manageable, human-driven loss. Halting this would avoid 0.026 gT CO2 emissions and secure the continued supply of 800 million commercially important fish/shellfish annually. Restore half. Conduct science-based restoration to bring back half of all restorable mangroves lost since 1996, approximately 397,000 ha. Of the 1,170,000 ha of mangroves lost since 1996, approximately 818,300 ha are considered restorable. The goal is deeply ambitious and would lead to the securing of combined biomass and soil carbon of some 0.635 gT CO2 equivalent. It would also provide additional habitat which will generate over 25 billion commercially important fish and shellfish every year. Double protection. Increase areas under conservation measures from 40% to 80%, protecting approximately 9.7 million total hectares of mangroves. As of 2024, 42% of mangroves are recognized as protected areas. This would increase the long-term security of 9.14gT of CO2 equivalent and commercial fish productivity equivalent to 291 billion commercially important fish/shellfish every year. Achieving these goals will generate considerable benefits for people across the planet. New and ongoing studies by GMA partners and researchers are allowing us to constantly improve our ability to assess these. MISSION & HISTORY These are central resources to further your understanding of the mission and history of the Global Mangrove Alliance. Whether you are looking to participate in our community or deepen your understanding of our global strategy, these will help you navigate. Join efforts to conserve and protect mangroves, collaborate on field work and partner on policy initiatives. Subscribe to GMA Newsletter Explore GMA Guiding Principles