Global Mangrove Alliance - Case Study
Overview
The Global Mangrove Alliance is a worldwide collaboration of NGOs, governments, scientists, industry, local communities and funders focused on conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems.
CRI researchers have contributed multiple analyses on where mangroves have been lost, their value for carbon and fisheries, and potential areas for restoration.
Supporting Global Action
This research underpins the Global Mangrove Alliance's and Mangrove Breakthrough's global goals, and provides context for the Breakthrough's $4 billion funding aim.
It is also a key component of the Global Mangrove Watch geospatial platform and has catalysed collaborations involving hundreds of mangrove scientists worldwide.
Key Impacts
The research has contributed to:
- The creation of the Global Mangrove Alliance and Mangrove Breakthrough Goals.
- The development of the Global Mangrove Watch geospatial platform.
- Analyses that help users understand the value of mangrove ecosystems and identify opportunities for their restoration.