The museum is scheduled to open at a ceremony on World Mangrove Day, July 26, 2016, with the President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, presiding. In 2009, with the support of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) and the technical advice from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, the community of Playa Florida set out to restore the coastal and mangrove ecosystem in Playa Florida. According to TNC, the restoration programme was started after holding participatory meeting with residents, fishers, local conservancy groups and other stakeholders. Commemorative envelope and stamp issued by Sri Lanka postal service, Mangrove nursery at the Mannar training center, Members of Sri Lanka's navy assist with mangrove replanting. Thousands of mangroves were planted, thousands of women got business training and microloans, and the crucial issue of mangrove conservation received worldwide attention. Seacology is planning a trip for interested supporters to attend the ceremony and to tour project sites. Globally, mangroves are being lost at a rate that is three to four times higher than the average rate of forest loss. Mangrove seedlings grow at the nursery at Nachchakalliya, Kalpitiya. Mangrove restoration: Offering 2-for-1 solutions to climate change Mangroves: Green coastal guardians This project is part of the International Climate Initiative . Plants in the second row are 10 months old and ready for planting. Over the next two years, this total will reach 500,000. Projects ⢠Sri Lanka ⢠Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project. The president of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, spoke and planted a mangrove seedling at Sudeesaâs headquarters in observation of World Wetlands Day. n»3Ü£ÜkÜGݯz=Ä[=¾ô=Bº0FX'Ü+òáû¤útøûG,ê}çïé/÷ñ¿ÀHh8ðm W 2p[à¸AiA«Ný#8$X¼?øAKHIÈ{!7Ä. manage the swamp was assumed by the management of RLC in 1995. “Building resilience one mangrove forest at a time”, CNN Travel, August 3, 2017 These resilient trees, which take root in the mud below shallow water, provide shelter from predators for the young of many reef fish species, replenishing fisheries and supporting the livelihoods of those who depend on them. The International Day for the conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, is observed every year on 26th July. The major objectives of this programme are : ⢠Conservation and documentation of mangrove ecosystems ... whole-hearted commitment to the cause of mangrove conservation and management, which made our project possible. Seacology Board member Peter Read generously offered to match donations to the project, bringing us within $60,000 of the projectâs fundraising goal. With this additional knowledge, she has been able to improve her business and has gained a greater appreciation for environmental conservation. Seacology board member Peter Read, left, Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena, center, and Sudeesa Chairman Anuradha Wickramasinghe tour the museum with Sudeesa staff and other guests at the opening ceremony. She intends to apply for a Rs10,000 loan from the project for this purpose. Members of the Sri Lankan navy have conducted some replanting on 34 islands near Kalpitiya and Puttlam Lagoons. The Mangrove Action Project (MAP) has adopted âEcological Mangrove Restorationâ (EMR) as developed by Robin Lewis of Florida. Three mangrove nurseries, in Pambala, Kalipitiya, Conservation Status All of the mangrove species covered by this Conservation Plan are protected species in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the National Conservation Law 2013 (NCL). The mangrove safari programme by Swamini has been recognized a model for community-led conservation through ecotourism and the State Forest Department has made efforts to replicate the model in other parts of coastal Maharashtra. A grant from the Global Resilience Partnership allowed us to expand the scope of our work in Sri Lanka and raise the budget to over $4 million. About Us. After relocating they had to undergo many hardships due to loss of their previously satisfactory income and fishing equipment. The demarcation of Sri Lankaâs mangroves has been completed, with the nationâs Forest Department confirming Sri Lanka has about 37,000 acres of intact habitat and 9,600 of deforested area. The project will protect all 21,782 acres (8,815 hectares) of Sri Lankaâs existing mangrove forests by providing alternative job training and microloans to approximately 12,000 impoverished women who live in 1,500 small communities adjacent to the nationâs mangrove forests. The project, a local non-profit organisation, launched the mangrove rangers initiative to mark World Mangrove Day last month. Connect With Us 5, Sahakar Bhavan, 1st Floor, LBS Road, Narayan Nagar, Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai - 400086 +022 25122422, 022 25122423 debi@cat.org.in Mangrove seedlings at different stages of growthâ8, 12, and 18 monthsâat the Kalpitiya mangrove nursery. The community development aspect of the project has begun as well, with 92 of the 1,500 local organizations formed as of the end of 2015. Through the CBO, she has been able to acquire knowledge and experience. Robin successfully used the method to restore mangroves for over 30 years, and there have been a number of scientific papers written to support the technique which uses natural mangrove as a model or reference site. “15 Projects Win 2018 UN Climate Action Award”, RE.THINK, August 23, 2018 As of April 2016, 6,165 plants of seven varieties had been dispatched from the Kalpitiya nursery for replanting. The mangrove museum at Pambala is under construction, with plans to open to the public on World Mangrove Day, July 26. Despite their uncommon resilience, mangrove forests are under threat. Three large mangroves nurseries have been established and have already propagated more than 140,000 plants to replant these blighted areas, an effort that will be overseen by a coalition of the countryâs top mangrove experts. After joining as a community member of the program, she participated in the seven-day youth training program conducted by Sudeesa. More than 11,000 women and youth have completed livelihood training, after which they can receive microloans through the project. Thavanesan Rageshwary comes from a a family of three in Vidathaltheevu in Mannar district. The Mannar training center officially opened on July 27, 2018. Nerina sujeewani Kurakkanhena, lives in Kalpitiya in Puttalum district in a family of five. The project will also replant 9,600 acres (3,885 hectares) of mangrove forests that have been cut down, using seedlings raised in three Seacology-funded mangrove nurseries. Sumeda started this business with a Rs10,000 loan from the microfinance component of the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program to increase her family income in addition to her husbandâs efforts. Honko Mangrove Conservation & Education This page is run by the Reef Doctor Honko Project to support the mangrove ecotourism programme in Ambondrolava managed by the community group Mamelo Honko A conservation NGO on the ground in southwest Madagascar helping to protect the mangrove forest of Ambondrolava using a truly community based approach. Thanks in part to a generous match by Board of Directors member Peter Read, we reached that original fundraising goal. Almost 500 women have attended three-day training programs on livelihoods and small business practices. We’re delighted that the project will receive an additional nearly $1 million to expand in the northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. The project was launched with a budget of US$3.4 million over five years. International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove : Renewing a conservation pledge Mangroves â a delicate vegetation found in the tropical coastline that forms a critical part in the fragile ecosystem protect and sustain life. As part of the award, it was featured in a video narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Sumeda Malani lives in Kurakkanhena, Kalpitiya, Puttalum district in a family of five. in Pambala will also be used as a demonstration nursery to teach job training participants how to propagate mangroves as part of reforestation efforts in their home districts. A first-of-its kind mangrove museum to educate the public about the importance of preserving this resource and a large training and community center in the country’s formerly war-torn north will also be built. The ACR started the project in 2011 connecting with the Mangrove Network. Sama was born in a fishing family in Bathalangunduwa, an area affected by the war, and fled to Wannimundalama with her husband. Contractors have begun installing the displays. In exchange for receiving microloans to start small businesses, all 1,500 communities will be responsible for protecting an average of 21 acres of mangrove forest. And perhaps most important, mangroves sequester up to 50 times more carbon than other ecosystems, playing a key role in efforts to mitigate climate change. Weâre excited to announce that this project has won a 2018 Momentum for Change climate action award! Ever since the United Nations Earth Summit, more than a decade ago, people have become increasingly aware of the principles of sustainability, and this is helping to change the way that they think and act. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. That's why it's time to act. It is dedicated to rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems that are seriously endangered. Seacology, in collaboration with Sri Lanka-based NGO Sudeesa, is working to make Sri Lanka the worldâs first nation to protect all of its mangrove forests. Processing needs high temperature and continuous stirring until the entire mix gets hard. Currently the mangrove population has increased 10,000 in numbers. For more, check out our Sri Lanka summary. For the women, a consolidated, focused training is conducted over three days as many of the women cannot afford to be away from their residences for a longer period. This partnership will give many more impoverished Sri Lankans alternative ways to earn a living that do not entail cutting down mangroves. Topics covered include mangrove conservation, business management, and livelihood development. The team established community forests in 62 villages in Gwa Township, about 8000 acres of mangrove trees have been regrown. Share the mangrove facts below and help us spread the word about mangroves and the critical ecosystems they maintain. Now it sits under ocean conservation along with Diani Turtle Watch, Bycatch release, beach profiling and specialist Rehabilitation Centre for sick and injured sea turtles. She used the funding to purchase equipment necessary for sweets production. She has tried to secure alternative income opportunities and initiated a tailoring business, which increased the family’s income. Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangroves ecosystem, BBC News, July 26, 2016 âThese inspirational leaders, from communities, governments, businesses and organizations, come from all corners of the globe and all levels of society,â says United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Rageshwary had been running a small retail shop before joining the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program. and Mundalama, are operational, and a total of 161,250 mangrove seedlings have been propagated. This unit introduces students to national policies and laws that affect mangrove conservation and biodiversity. Under the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project, 7,500 women will participate in three-day training sessions and 7,500 youth will attend seven-day sessions. Students will also understand the different multilateral environmental agreements relating to mangroves at the international level, how the agreements work, and the main limitations of ⦠Sama has taken responsibility to support her family through several activities. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem Date in the current year: July 26, 2020 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is an official UNESCO observance celebrated on July 26. The project has been named a winner of the Global Resilience Partnershipâs Water Window Challenge. Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat, Mongabay, July 26, 2016 Sumeda started this business with a Rs10,000 loan from the microfinance component of the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program to increase her family income in addition to her husbandâs efforts. Dack said when he saw a ⦠Women to Power Sri Lanka’s Mangrove Conservation Plan, ClimateWire, May 18, 2015 She is planning to get a second loan after repayment of the first to improve her business further. With a little over 10 years left to meet the target date of 2030, the world will need to pick up the pace and put greater efforts in finding better solutions to pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss in order to truly transform societies and economies. A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water.The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. The nursery They dissipate the force of tropical storms and reduce damage to coastal communities. Mangrove seedlings at the Seacology-Sudeesa demonstration nursery, at Sudeesa headquarters in Pambala. ÅîÝ#{¾}´} ýý§ö¸jÏþc1X6Æfm;'_9 r:8Ýq¦:ËO:ϸ8¸¤¹´¸ìu¹éJq»»nv=ëúÌMàï¶ÊmÜí¾ÀR 4 ö So far, 283 community-based organizations have been formed so that their members can receive sustainable livelihood training. Fortunately, the damage was not extensive. Mangrove Wetland Centre is a concept developed by Conservation Action Trust (CAT) for Mumbai. The âMarvellous Mangrovesâ (MM) training is an in-depth, hands-on, science-based conservation education program, which is taught not only to primary and secondary schoolchildren, but also to teachers themselves. The Sri Lankan navy continues to help with the rearing and planting efforts. The Conservation Action Trust is a registered non-profit organization formed to protect the environment, particularly forests and wildlife. swaminathan research foundation centre for research on sustainable agricultural and rural development (crsard), madras, india international tropical timber organisation Nerina, being the elder daughter of the family, left school after fifth grade to support her family. As we prepare to celebrate International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems on 26 July, harrowing aerial pictures of large swathes of dead mangroves in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia, have emerged on news platforms around the world. Sri Lanka First Nation to Protect All Mangrove Forests (PDF), Geographical Magazine (UK), May 12, 2015 Conservation International is an active partner in the Global Mangrove Alliance, an organization of technical experts, policy makers and non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting mangrove conservation and regrowth. However, the conservation efforts taken since 1990 have minimized the mangrove loss and the extent of mangroves has been increasing at the rate of 25.57 ± 83.11 km2 over the last two decades. Already, 194 women have created small business plans and received microloans, and 278 youths have attended two-day trainings. She has opened a retail shop with a Rs 10,000 microloan obtained from the microfinance component of the program and now earns revenue of about Rs1500 per day with a daily profit of about Rs150. Explore the unexpected beauty of Sri Lanka’s mangroves. Devex, March 21, 2017 Mangrove management and conservation: present and future United Nations. Sri Lanka set to become first nation to protect all mangroves, Rise and Shine (video), March 17, 2016 The nurseries now employ 50 people for plant maintenance, propagation, and seed collection. Protecting Mangroves â so that they may continue to serve as the âRoots of the Seaâ The Mangrove Conservation Society (MCS) was created with two goals: 1) become a trusted resource and showcase the importance of Mangroves; and 2) shine a light on the impact of Mangrove Deforestation throughout the Planet. After attending a three-day training, she obtained a Rs10,000 microloan and was able to expand her business, adding food items. She is planning to construct a hut and continue her business more systematically, after which she will be able to register the company. This project protects mangroves, which trap more CO2 than any other kind of forest and as a result, slow global warming. Already, 1,892 women and youth have received job training, and 140 women have received microloans through the program. Subscribe to stay up to date on Seacology’s events, trips, and projects. The project raises money by selling carbon credits to people and organizations eager to reduce their carbon footprint, through the Scottish charity ACES. The team established community forests in 62 villages in Gwa Township, about 8000 acres of mangrove trees have been regrown. Products made by project participants for sale at the Mannar training and community center, Sudeesa, Kalpitiya karaba, mangroves, replanting. Dutch Channel surrounded by rich mangrove belts in Pambala lagoon, Puttalam district. You can see a video about the center here. The management of Ras Laffan Industrial City initiated a mangrove conservation programme which includes the protection of the existing plants and planting & sowing of additional seedlings and seeds respectively. Consee and her husband, a cook, have two children and their income was not enough for day-to-day living. grant from the Global Resilience Partnership, 2018 Momentum for Change climate action award, How Sri Lankaâs mangrove forests can save lives, “15 Projects Win 2018 UN Climate Action Award”, “Building resilience one mangrove forest at a time”, Explore the unexpected beauty of Sri Lanka’s mangroves, Berkeley conservation group wins $1 million grant for Sri Lanka project, Sri Lanka success whets international appetite for mangrove conservation, Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangroves ecosystem, Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat, Sri Lanka President launches Mangrove Conservation Program uplifting coastal communities, Sri Lanka set to become first nation to protect all mangroves, Seacology’s Karen Peterson and Aaron Rashba and Sudeesa’s Dr. Herath Dissananayake discuss progress, Women to Power Sri Lanka’s Mangrove Conservation Plan, Sri Lanka Becomes First Nation to Place All Mangroves Under Protection, Sri Lanka First Nation to Protect All Mangrove Forests, Sri Lanka to Become the First Nation in the World to Protect All Its Mangroves. The ACR started the project in 2011 connecting with the Mangrove Network. The Mangrove Capital Africa programme started in 2017 with the aim of conserving and rehabilitating mangroves and their biodiversity, improving livelihoods and protecting them against the dangers of climate change. She has registered this business and is happy with the additional income. Because loans are repaid to local groups of women (Community Beneficiary Organizations), money stays in the community and furthers self-determination and economic development. Sri Lanka success whets international appetite for mangrove conservation, PMD News, July 27, 2016 Seacology is harnessing Sudeesaâs experience in implementing job-training and microfinance programs, fields in which Sudeesa has been a leader for more than 15 years. Weâve lost 50% of the worldâs mangroves just in the past half century, and if current trends continue, the remaining mangroves could be gone within the next 100 years. The Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project is the largest and most far-reaching single initiative in Seacology’s history. CNN, February 6, 2020 However, many environmental conditions are getting worse. After receiving training under the Seacology-Sudeesa Mangove Conservation ProgramS, she started production of snack foods with a Rs10,000 microloan. Sri Lankan women plants mangrove seedlings near Kalpitiya. Sri Lanka Becomes First Nation to Place All Mangroves Under Protection, BBC Science, May 12, 2015 In this photo, she is making a confection produced using coconut milk blended with sugar or honey. These are all widespread species with neotropical to hemispherical distributions, and are not listed as globally threatened in the IUCN Red List. During the devastating floods that hit Sri Lanka earlier this month, the Mundala nursery experienced some inundation. Mangrove conservation in Western Madagascar: a vulnerability assessment Background Madagascarâs mangrove ecosystems were identified during a 2008 national climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation workshop as being particularly at risk of the effects of climate change. Dr. Primavera started off with an overview of mangrove biology and ecology, discussing the different ecosystem services and social values of mangrove forests and highlighting the importance of conserving and protecting them. Through their leadership and creativity, we see essential change.â. Sumeda produces sweets. This variety of mangrove, Lumnitzera racemosa, has the highest capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, according to research conducted by Open University with Sudeesa. Of particular relevance was the discussion of the role of mangrove forests as bio-shields from wave action A healthy environment plays a key role in meeting many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. P.Consee, lives in Karambe, Kalpitiya, Puttalam district in a family of four. By protecting mangroves, we can help fight climate change â and protect the coastal communities most threatened by it. CAT is proposing a Wetland Centre in Mumbai along the western coast of the Thane Creek. To achieve this goal the community started an awareness raising Where before she only offered her tailoring services on-demand for the surrounding community, she is now planning to purchase cut-pieces and produce ready-made cloths based on her own design. The conservation activities have been conducted effectively since 2011 by collaborating between local and foreign organizations. Momentum for Change is a United Nations initiative, seeking innovative solutions to the challenges posed by a changing climate. The conservation activities have been conducted effectively since 2011 by collaborating between local and foreign organizations. 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The museum is scheduled to open at a ceremony on World Mangrove Day, July 26, 2016, with the President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, presiding. In 2009, with the support of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) and the technical advice from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, the community of Playa Florida set out to restore the coastal and mangrove ecosystem in Playa Florida. According to TNC, the restoration programme was started after holding participatory meeting with residents, fishers, local conservancy groups and other stakeholders. Commemorative envelope and stamp issued by Sri Lanka postal service, Mangrove nursery at the Mannar training center, Members of Sri Lanka's navy assist with mangrove replanting. Thousands of mangroves were planted, thousands of women got business training and microloans, and the crucial issue of mangrove conservation received worldwide attention. Seacology is planning a trip for interested supporters to attend the ceremony and to tour project sites. Globally, mangroves are being lost at a rate that is three to four times higher than the average rate of forest loss. Mangrove seedlings grow at the nursery at Nachchakalliya, Kalpitiya. Mangrove restoration: Offering 2-for-1 solutions to climate change Mangroves: Green coastal guardians This project is part of the International Climate Initiative . Plants in the second row are 10 months old and ready for planting. Over the next two years, this total will reach 500,000. Projects ⢠Sri Lanka ⢠Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project. The president of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, spoke and planted a mangrove seedling at Sudeesaâs headquarters in observation of World Wetlands Day. n»3Ü£ÜkÜGݯz=Ä[=¾ô=Bº0FX'Ü+òáû¤útøûG,ê}çïé/÷ñ¿ÀHh8ðm W 2p[à¸AiA«Ný#8$X¼?øAKHIÈ{!7Ä. manage the swamp was assumed by the management of RLC in 1995. “Building resilience one mangrove forest at a time”, CNN Travel, August 3, 2017 These resilient trees, which take root in the mud below shallow water, provide shelter from predators for the young of many reef fish species, replenishing fisheries and supporting the livelihoods of those who depend on them. The International Day for the conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, is observed every year on 26th July. The major objectives of this programme are : ⢠Conservation and documentation of mangrove ecosystems ... whole-hearted commitment to the cause of mangrove conservation and management, which made our project possible. Seacology Board member Peter Read generously offered to match donations to the project, bringing us within $60,000 of the projectâs fundraising goal. With this additional knowledge, she has been able to improve her business and has gained a greater appreciation for environmental conservation. Seacology board member Peter Read, left, Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena, center, and Sudeesa Chairman Anuradha Wickramasinghe tour the museum with Sudeesa staff and other guests at the opening ceremony. She intends to apply for a Rs10,000 loan from the project for this purpose. Members of the Sri Lankan navy have conducted some replanting on 34 islands near Kalpitiya and Puttlam Lagoons. The Mangrove Action Project (MAP) has adopted âEcological Mangrove Restorationâ (EMR) as developed by Robin Lewis of Florida. Three mangrove nurseries, in Pambala, Kalipitiya, Conservation Status All of the mangrove species covered by this Conservation Plan are protected species in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the National Conservation Law 2013 (NCL). The mangrove safari programme by Swamini has been recognized a model for community-led conservation through ecotourism and the State Forest Department has made efforts to replicate the model in other parts of coastal Maharashtra. A grant from the Global Resilience Partnership allowed us to expand the scope of our work in Sri Lanka and raise the budget to over $4 million. About Us. After relocating they had to undergo many hardships due to loss of their previously satisfactory income and fishing equipment. The demarcation of Sri Lankaâs mangroves has been completed, with the nationâs Forest Department confirming Sri Lanka has about 37,000 acres of intact habitat and 9,600 of deforested area. The project will protect all 21,782 acres (8,815 hectares) of Sri Lankaâs existing mangrove forests by providing alternative job training and microloans to approximately 12,000 impoverished women who live in 1,500 small communities adjacent to the nationâs mangrove forests. The project, a local non-profit organisation, launched the mangrove rangers initiative to mark World Mangrove Day last month. Connect With Us 5, Sahakar Bhavan, 1st Floor, LBS Road, Narayan Nagar, Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai - 400086 +022 25122422, 022 25122423 debi@cat.org.in Mangrove seedlings at different stages of growthâ8, 12, and 18 monthsâat the Kalpitiya mangrove nursery. The community development aspect of the project has begun as well, with 92 of the 1,500 local organizations formed as of the end of 2015. Through the CBO, she has been able to acquire knowledge and experience. Robin successfully used the method to restore mangroves for over 30 years, and there have been a number of scientific papers written to support the technique which uses natural mangrove as a model or reference site. “15 Projects Win 2018 UN Climate Action Award”, RE.THINK, August 23, 2018 As of April 2016, 6,165 plants of seven varieties had been dispatched from the Kalpitiya nursery for replanting. The mangrove museum at Pambala is under construction, with plans to open to the public on World Mangrove Day, July 26. Despite their uncommon resilience, mangrove forests are under threat. Three large mangroves nurseries have been established and have already propagated more than 140,000 plants to replant these blighted areas, an effort that will be overseen by a coalition of the countryâs top mangrove experts. After joining as a community member of the program, she participated in the seven-day youth training program conducted by Sudeesa. More than 11,000 women and youth have completed livelihood training, after which they can receive microloans through the project. Thavanesan Rageshwary comes from a a family of three in Vidathaltheevu in Mannar district. The Mannar training center officially opened on July 27, 2018. Nerina sujeewani Kurakkanhena, lives in Kalpitiya in Puttalum district in a family of five. The project will also replant 9,600 acres (3,885 hectares) of mangrove forests that have been cut down, using seedlings raised in three Seacology-funded mangrove nurseries. Sumeda started this business with a Rs10,000 loan from the microfinance component of the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program to increase her family income in addition to her husbandâs efforts. Honko Mangrove Conservation & Education This page is run by the Reef Doctor Honko Project to support the mangrove ecotourism programme in Ambondrolava managed by the community group Mamelo Honko A conservation NGO on the ground in southwest Madagascar helping to protect the mangrove forest of Ambondrolava using a truly community based approach. Thanks in part to a generous match by Board of Directors member Peter Read, we reached that original fundraising goal. Almost 500 women have attended three-day training programs on livelihoods and small business practices. We’re delighted that the project will receive an additional nearly $1 million to expand in the northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. The project was launched with a budget of US$3.4 million over five years. International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove : Renewing a conservation pledge Mangroves â a delicate vegetation found in the tropical coastline that forms a critical part in the fragile ecosystem protect and sustain life. As part of the award, it was featured in a video narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Sumeda Malani lives in Kurakkanhena, Kalpitiya, Puttalum district in a family of five. in Pambala will also be used as a demonstration nursery to teach job training participants how to propagate mangroves as part of reforestation efforts in their home districts. A first-of-its kind mangrove museum to educate the public about the importance of preserving this resource and a large training and community center in the country’s formerly war-torn north will also be built. The ACR started the project in 2011 connecting with the Mangrove Network. Sama was born in a fishing family in Bathalangunduwa, an area affected by the war, and fled to Wannimundalama with her husband. Contractors have begun installing the displays. In exchange for receiving microloans to start small businesses, all 1,500 communities will be responsible for protecting an average of 21 acres of mangrove forest. And perhaps most important, mangroves sequester up to 50 times more carbon than other ecosystems, playing a key role in efforts to mitigate climate change. Weâre excited to announce that this project has won a 2018 Momentum for Change climate action award! Ever since the United Nations Earth Summit, more than a decade ago, people have become increasingly aware of the principles of sustainability, and this is helping to change the way that they think and act. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. That's why it's time to act. It is dedicated to rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems that are seriously endangered. Seacology, in collaboration with Sri Lanka-based NGO Sudeesa, is working to make Sri Lanka the worldâs first nation to protect all of its mangrove forests. Processing needs high temperature and continuous stirring until the entire mix gets hard. Currently the mangrove population has increased 10,000 in numbers. For more, check out our Sri Lanka summary. For the women, a consolidated, focused training is conducted over three days as many of the women cannot afford to be away from their residences for a longer period. This partnership will give many more impoverished Sri Lankans alternative ways to earn a living that do not entail cutting down mangroves. Topics covered include mangrove conservation, business management, and livelihood development. The team established community forests in 62 villages in Gwa Township, about 8000 acres of mangrove trees have been regrown. Share the mangrove facts below and help us spread the word about mangroves and the critical ecosystems they maintain. Now it sits under ocean conservation along with Diani Turtle Watch, Bycatch release, beach profiling and specialist Rehabilitation Centre for sick and injured sea turtles. She used the funding to purchase equipment necessary for sweets production. She has tried to secure alternative income opportunities and initiated a tailoring business, which increased the family’s income. Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangroves ecosystem, BBC News, July 26, 2016 âThese inspirational leaders, from communities, governments, businesses and organizations, come from all corners of the globe and all levels of society,â says United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Rageshwary had been running a small retail shop before joining the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program. and Mundalama, are operational, and a total of 161,250 mangrove seedlings have been propagated. This unit introduces students to national policies and laws that affect mangrove conservation and biodiversity. Under the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project, 7,500 women will participate in three-day training sessions and 7,500 youth will attend seven-day sessions. Students will also understand the different multilateral environmental agreements relating to mangroves at the international level, how the agreements work, and the main limitations of ⦠Sama has taken responsibility to support her family through several activities. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem Date in the current year: July 26, 2020 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is an official UNESCO observance celebrated on July 26. The project has been named a winner of the Global Resilience Partnershipâs Water Window Challenge. Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat, Mongabay, July 26, 2016 Sumeda started this business with a Rs10,000 loan from the microfinance component of the Seacology-Sudeesa Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Program to increase her family income in addition to her husbandâs efforts. Dack said when he saw a ⦠Women to Power Sri Lanka’s Mangrove Conservation Plan, ClimateWire, May 18, 2015 She is planning to get a second loan after repayment of the first to improve her business further. With a little over 10 years left to meet the target date of 2030, the world will need to pick up the pace and put greater efforts in finding better solutions to pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss in order to truly transform societies and economies. A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water.The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. The nursery They dissipate the force of tropical storms and reduce damage to coastal communities. Mangrove seedlings at the Seacology-Sudeesa demonstration nursery, at Sudeesa headquarters in Pambala. ÅîÝ#{¾}´} ýý§ö¸jÏþc1X6Æfm;'_9 r:8Ýq¦:ËO:ϸ8¸¤¹´¸ìu¹éJq»»nv=ëúÌMàï¶ÊmÜí¾ÀR 4 ö So far, 283 community-based organizations have been formed so that their members can receive sustainable livelihood training. Fortunately, the damage was not extensive. Mangrove Wetland Centre is a concept developed by Conservation Action Trust (CAT) for Mumbai. The âMarvellous Mangrovesâ (MM) training is an in-depth, hands-on, science-based conservation education program, which is taught not only to primary and secondary schoolchildren, but also to teachers themselves. The Sri Lankan navy continues to help with the rearing and planting efforts. The Conservation Action Trust is a registered non-profit organization formed to protect the environment, particularly forests and wildlife. swaminathan research foundation centre for research on sustainable agricultural and rural development (crsard), madras, india international tropical timber organisation Nerina, being the elder daughter of the family, left school after fifth grade to support her family. As we prepare to celebrate International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems on 26 July, harrowing aerial pictures of large swathes of dead mangroves in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia, have emerged on news platforms around the world. Sri Lanka First Nation to Protect All Mangrove Forests (PDF), Geographical Magazine (UK), May 12, 2015 Conservation International is an active partner in the Global Mangrove Alliance, an organization of technical experts, policy makers and non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting mangrove conservation and regrowth. However, the conservation efforts taken since 1990 have minimized the mangrove loss and the extent of mangroves has been increasing at the rate of 25.57 ± 83.11 km2 over the last two decades. Already, 194 women have created small business plans and received microloans, and 278 youths have attended two-day trainings. She has opened a retail shop with a Rs 10,000 microloan obtained from the microfinance component of the program and now earns revenue of about Rs1500 per day with a daily profit of about Rs150. Explore the unexpected beauty of Sri Lanka’s mangroves. Devex, March 21, 2017 Mangrove management and conservation: present and future United Nations. Sri Lanka set to become first nation to protect all mangroves, Rise and Shine (video), March 17, 2016 The nurseries now employ 50 people for plant maintenance, propagation, and seed collection. Protecting Mangroves â so that they may continue to serve as the âRoots of the Seaâ The Mangrove Conservation Society (MCS) was created with two goals: 1) become a trusted resource and showcase the importance of Mangroves; and 2) shine a light on the impact of Mangrove Deforestation throughout the Planet. After attending a three-day training, she obtained a Rs10,000 microloan and was able to expand her business, adding food items. She is planning to construct a hut and continue her business more systematically, after which she will be able to register the company. This project protects mangroves, which trap more CO2 than any other kind of forest and as a result, slow global warming. Already, 1,892 women and youth have received job training, and 140 women have received microloans through the program. Subscribe to stay up to date on Seacology’s events, trips, and projects. The project raises money by selling carbon credits to people and organizations eager to reduce their carbon footprint, through the Scottish charity ACES. The team established community forests in 62 villages in Gwa Township, about 8000 acres of mangrove trees have been regrown. Products made by project participants for sale at the Mannar training and community center, Sudeesa, Kalpitiya karaba, mangroves, replanting. Dutch Channel surrounded by rich mangrove belts in Pambala lagoon, Puttalam district. You can see a video about the center here. The management of Ras Laffan Industrial City initiated a mangrove conservation programme which includes the protection of the existing plants and planting & sowing of additional seedlings and seeds respectively. Consee and her husband, a cook, have two children and their income was not enough for day-to-day living. grant from the Global Resilience Partnership, 2018 Momentum for Change climate action award, How Sri Lankaâs mangrove forests can save lives, “15 Projects Win 2018 UN Climate Action Award”, “Building resilience one mangrove forest at a time”, Explore the unexpected beauty of Sri Lanka’s mangroves, Berkeley conservation group wins $1 million grant for Sri Lanka project, Sri Lanka success whets international appetite for mangrove conservation, Sri Lanka to conserve climate-friendly mangroves ecosystem, Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat, Sri Lanka President launches Mangrove Conservation Program uplifting coastal communities, Sri Lanka set to become first nation to protect all mangroves, Seacology’s Karen Peterson and Aaron Rashba and Sudeesa’s Dr. Herath Dissananayake discuss progress, Women to Power Sri Lanka’s Mangrove Conservation Plan, Sri Lanka Becomes First Nation to Place All Mangroves Under Protection, Sri Lanka First Nation to Protect All Mangrove Forests, Sri Lanka to Become the First Nation in the World to Protect All Its Mangroves. The ACR started the project in 2011 connecting with the Mangrove Network. The Mangrove Capital Africa programme started in 2017 with the aim of conserving and rehabilitating mangroves and their biodiversity, improving livelihoods and protecting them against the dangers of climate change. She has registered this business and is happy with the additional income. Because loans are repaid to local groups of women (Community Beneficiary Organizations), money stays in the community and furthers self-determination and economic development. Sri Lanka success whets international appetite for mangrove conservation, PMD News, July 27, 2016 Seacology is harnessing Sudeesaâs experience in implementing job-training and microfinance programs, fields in which Sudeesa has been a leader for more than 15 years. Weâve lost 50% of the worldâs mangroves just in the past half century, and if current trends continue, the remaining mangroves could be gone within the next 100 years. The Sri Lanka Mangrove Conservation Project is the largest and most far-reaching single initiative in Seacology’s history. CNN, February 6, 2020 However, many environmental conditions are getting worse. After receiving training under the Seacology-Sudeesa Mangove Conservation ProgramS, she started production of snack foods with a Rs10,000 microloan. Sri Lankan women plants mangrove seedlings near Kalpitiya. Sri Lanka Becomes First Nation to Place All Mangroves Under Protection, BBC Science, May 12, 2015 In this photo, she is making a confection produced using coconut milk blended with sugar or honey. These are all widespread species with neotropical to hemispherical distributions, and are not listed as globally threatened in the IUCN Red List. During the devastating floods that hit Sri Lanka earlier this month, the Mundala nursery experienced some inundation. Mangrove conservation in Western Madagascar: a vulnerability assessment Background Madagascarâs mangrove ecosystems were identified during a 2008 national climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation workshop as being particularly at risk of the effects of climate change. Dr. Primavera started off with an overview of mangrove biology and ecology, discussing the different ecosystem services and social values of mangrove forests and highlighting the importance of conserving and protecting them. Through their leadership and creativity, we see essential change.â. Sumeda produces sweets. This variety of mangrove, Lumnitzera racemosa, has the highest capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, according to research conducted by Open University with Sudeesa. Of particular relevance was the discussion of the role of mangrove forests as bio-shields from wave action A healthy environment plays a key role in meeting many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. P.Consee, lives in Karambe, Kalpitiya, Puttalam district in a family of four. By protecting mangroves, we can help fight climate change â and protect the coastal communities most threatened by it. CAT is proposing a Wetland Centre in Mumbai along the western coast of the Thane Creek. To achieve this goal the community started an awareness raising Where before she only offered her tailoring services on-demand for the surrounding community, she is now planning to purchase cut-pieces and produce ready-made cloths based on her own design. The conservation activities have been conducted effectively since 2011 by collaborating between local and foreign organizations. Momentum for Change is a United Nations initiative, seeking innovative solutions to the challenges posed by a changing climate. The conservation activities have been conducted effectively since 2011 by collaborating between local and foreign organizations. 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