Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk

Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk – study

By Agence France-Presse

May 23, 2024 12:18 am

GENEVA, Switzerland — Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published on Wednesday.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list of threatened species, has, for the first time, taken stock of the world's mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions.

BRIMMING WITH LIFE Indonesia's outgoing President Joko Widodo leads visiting leaders in touring the mangrove area of Ngurah Rai Forest Park during the 10th World Water Forum in Denpasar, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, on May 20, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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