Video series "How to effectively restore mangroves"
By Wetlands International
As the spotlight on mangrove restoration grows, it is essential to adopt the most effective restoration approaches. Wetlands International presents a series of animated videos that show why inclusive ecological approaches are the way forward. Learn how to move beyond mass monoculture planting by applying the latest scientific insights and involving local communities and other stakeholders.
Did you know that nearly 80% of mass-planting efforts fail, especially in areas that have been extensively altered? Wetlands International therefore adopted a more effective approach called Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) in its projects and has been building the capacity of around 700 stakeholders worldwide to use and upscale the approach through regular CBEMR trainings.
While natural regeneration takes longer than planting, trees that naturally appear will be able to survive in the suitable conditions that were created and deliver more benefits for biodiversity, climate and people.
Coming soon
Explore our series in other languages and stay tuned with our entire playlist here.
For the most up-to-date and step-by-step guidance on best practices for every phase of mangrove restoration projects, check out the Best Practice Guidelines on Mangrove Restoration, released by the Global Mangrove Alliance and the Blue Carbon Initiative last October.
The video series was developed with support from Mangrove Action Project (MAP) and the Global Mangrove Alliance
