Belize Commits to Restore 4,000 Hectares of Vital Mangroves by 2030
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📰 The quick summary: Belize is implementing a comprehensive mangrove restoration strategy to protect coastlines, support biodiversity, and capture carbon emissions by restoring 4,000 hectares and protecting an additional 12,000 hectares by 2030.
📈 One key stat: Achieving Belize’s restoration target would capture an additional 1.77 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and increase lobster catch by a third.
💬 One key quote: “Instead of putting in major infrastructures like a seawall, which they don’t have the financial ability to do, we’re trying to fight this issue with a green response,” says Jamal Galves from Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute.
1️⃣ The big picture: Belize has launched an ambitious national plan to restore and protect its vital mangrove ecosystems along its 2,000 kilometers of coastline. The government committed to restoring 4,000 hectares and protecting an additional 12,000 hectares of mangroves by 2030 as part of its climate goals under the Paris Agreement. WWF Mesoamerica is developing a national mangrove restoration action plan to support this initiative, while local projects in areas like Gales Point and Placencia Peninsula are already underway. These efforts aim to prevent coastal erosion, boost biodiversity, support fisheries, and sequester significant amounts of carbon.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Mangroves provide multiple benefits simultaneously – protecting coastlines from storms and erosion while serving as crucial nursery grounds for fish and other marine species. The restoration initiatives actively involve local communities and youth groups, fostering environmental stewardship and education. When restored, these ecosystems will capture an additional 1.77 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions while increasing lobster catches by a third according to research. The national plan prioritizes areas where restoration will improve ecosystem connectivity and bring substantial benefits to communities, creating a holistic approach to conservation.
3️⃣ What’s next: WWF Mesoamerica aims to complete the national mangrove restoration plan later this year, identifying priority areas based on field research and community engagement. Researchers from MarAlliance are developing methods to quantify how marine species use mangroves, demonstrating their ecological and economic value. Engaging private landowners and coastal developers remains a critical focus to expand restoration efforts beyond public lands.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – From local planting to national plan, Belize bets on mangrove recovery
