Danial Norjidi With the theme, “It’s time for wetlands restoration”, this year’s World Wetlands Day calls upon governments, international organisations, and other key sectors around the globe to include the conservation and restoration of wetlands in their priorities given its rapid decline, said Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Dr Theresa Mundita […]
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Lush greenery, calm waters, and a tranquility punctuated with the calls of wildlife reverberating through the trees there aren’t many places as idyllic and enchanting as a mangrove.
While forests formed of mangroves trees that grow in coastal waters make for beautiful landscapes, they are also essential in protecting coastal areas from erosion and mitigating threats of climate change. These forests can store as much as four times more carbon than any other type of tropical forest.
They also provide a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, including some critically endangered species. With almost 46 percent of the world’s share of mangroves spread through South Asia, Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific, we take you through some of the forests open to visitors where you can witness the wonders of nature.