Mangrove Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation for Coastal Communities
Mangrove Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation for Coastal Communities
Mangrove Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation for Coastal Communities
Context
Mangroves are under enormous pressure from expanding human settlements, industrial and infrastructural development activities such as port construction, aquaculture industries, land use for agriculture etc. Despite their importance, mangroves are disappearing at a global loss rate of 1–2% per year, and more than half of all mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse by 2050
Context
Project Activity
The Project involves restoration based on pioneer species for regeneration, considering high salinity and daily tidal influences. Local Biodiversity protection and Community engagement in plantation are crucial to the Project Activity for long-term safeguarding and maintenance of these critically endangered ecosystems.
Project Activity
Project Highlights
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES V 1.0
METHODOLOGY
BLUE CARBON
PROJECT TYPE
5000 + HA
PROJECT BOUNDARY
30 YEARS
CREDITING PERIOD
VPA GS12849 : 84,908
CREDITS / tCO2e p.a.
GS12849
GOLD STANDARD PoA ID
BANGLADESH | INDIA | GHANA | SENEGAL
Project Impact Profile
upto 84,908 tonnes
CO2 emission reduction per year
5,000 HA
of fragile and vulnerable mangrove ecosystems restored
20,000,000 + trees planted
Protection from Cyclones of lives and property.
Total Employment
Total Employment generated Skilled/Semi-skilled: 30 permanent salaried Unskilled labor: 5,000 100 SHG members for post plantation maintenance
50% Women Participants
leading to Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
Biodiversity Protection
Providing essential habitat for its terrestrial, aquatic and marine habitats; ranging from micro to macro flora and fauna
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