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UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28. IUCN President. Global leader and advocate for climate and nature.
Today, on International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, I am proud to share a video discussing the crucial role of mangroves in our fight against climate change and in promoting sustainable development. Recent studies, including one from IUCN*, warn that more than half of all mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse by 2050. This is alarming, considering mangroves can sequester four times as much carbon as rainforests and are vital for the resilience of coastal communities. At COP28 UAE, we initiated the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, mobilizing governments and non-state actors around a common goal: to halt mangrove losses, double their protection, and restore degraded mangroves by 2030. We are making rapid progress, and with continued global cooperation, we can ensure the survival of these critical ecosystems. Watch the full video to learn more about how we can safeguard these invaluable natural resources for future generations. #MangroveConservation #SustainableDevelopment #COP28 *IUCN study: https://lnkd.in/dyYQ4nQz