Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NBSAP’s with the Global Mangrove Watch

Introduction

This document outlines how the Global Mangrove Watch supports countries in integrating mangrove ecosystems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It highlights the critical role of mangroves in supporting biodiversity, protecting coastal communities, storing carbon, and sustaining livelihoods. The document introduces the Global Mangrove Watch as a science based platform that provides remote sensing data, global monitoring tools, and policy relevant datasets to help governments assess mangrove extent, track change, and inform national biodiversity strategies. It also presents tools that support restoration planning, conservation targets, carbon assessment, and reporting aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework. By improving access to reliable data and strengthening decision making, the document demonstrates how countries can enhance biodiversity action, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection at national and global scales.