The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024

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Publication date: January 1, 2024

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The 2024 State of the World’s Mangroves explores global progress in protecting and restoring mangrove ecosystems. The report highlights advances in scientific knowledge, collaboration, information sharing, practical management actions, and policy, legal, and financial tools that support resilient coastal communities and biodiversity.

Subject Tags

  • Mangroves
  • Climate adaptation
  • Climate resilience

This 2024 edition of The State of the World’s Mangroves.

Mangroves are critical ecosystems, bridging land, freshwater and sea. They host tremendous diversity and protect and provide for countless coastal communities around the world. This 2024 edition of The State of the World’s Mangroves highlights the tremendous advances that have been made on multiple fronts to safeguard these ecosystems. It showcases progress in: science and understanding; collaboration and information sharing; practical management interventions; and the many policy, legal and financial tools that will help to secure a better future for these ecosystems.

TNC Authors

  • Marice Leal
    Adaptation and Resilience Analyst. Tackle Climate Change
    The Nature Conservancy
    Email: marice.leal@tnc.org

  • Mark Spalding
    Senior Marine Scientist. Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters
    The Nature Conservancy
    Email: mspalding@tnc.org