3. Reaching out Policy Community:
the role of media is central
• Storage of carbon
• Biodiversity → water birds → eco-tourism
• Local livelihoods→ fish, shellfish (shrimps, crabs, molluscs)
➢How to get the story heard?
➢How can science help protect/restore?
4. Store up to
1000 tons C/ha
Ecosystem services that
mangroves can provide