Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are experiencing a global recovery due to stronger legal protections and natural regeneration. Scientists note that these ecosystems are vital for carbon sequestration and protecting coastal communities from extreme weather.
Why it matters
The resurgence of mangroves provides a critical natural solution for climate change mitigation and coastal disaster resilience.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Matt McGrath & Esme Stallard, BBC Climate & Science Getty Images The world s coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.
The article reports on scientific findings regarding environmental trends without political advocacy or loaded language.
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