Global Mangrove Watch Tool

Introduction

Global Mangrove Watch is an online platform that provides open access remote sensing data and tools for monitoring mangrove ecosystems at global, national, and local scales. It delivers near real time information on mangrove extent, change, and disturbance, including loss, gain, and habitat characteristics such as biomass, soil carbon, and canopy structure. The platform enables coastal managers, policymakers, conservation practitioners, and researchers to track mangrove change, identify threats such as deforestation, and support restoration and conservation efforts. By integrating satellite data and analytics, Global Mangrove Watch helps inform decision making, strengthen climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and improve coastal resilience. It supports evidence based planning by providing consistent and accessible data to guide sustainable development and ecosystem protection worldwide.