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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

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are prolific ecosystems, supporting rich biodiversity, and their soils are effective carbon sinks. They also form natural coastal barriers against storm surges.
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This International Day was designated by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and it was first held in July 2016.
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Yet, according to UNESCO, some countries lost more than 40% of their mangroves between 1980 and 2005.
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UNESCO's protection of the mangrove ecosystem involves the inclusion of mangroves in
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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is a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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26 July
UNESCO
Mangroves
Biosphere Reserves
World Heritage sites
UNESCO Global Geoparks
blue carbon
"On first International Day, UNESCO calls for protection of mangrove ecosystems | UN News"


"International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem"
"International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Replanting mangrove gives community hope in the face of climate change"
"Support mangrove conservation, UNESCO chief says | UN News"
"UNESCO and Partners Highlight Value of Blue Carbon Initiatives"
Categories
UNESCO
United Nations days
Mangroves
July observances

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