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Celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems
Celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems
26th July 2024
Celebrating Mangroves🌿🌊
On this International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems, let us come together to honor and protect these vital ecosystems that are the lifeline of our coasts. Mangroves, with their intricate root systems and resilient nature, provide a home for countless species of plants and animals. They act as nurseries, protect coastal communities from storms and erosion, and play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, being highly effective carbon sinks.
As we celebrate the importance of mangroves, let us also renew our commitment to their conservation and restoration, ensuring the continued health and vitality of these ecosystems for generations to come. Our extensive Mangrove Forest located on Curieuse Island, continues to be safeguarded under the vigilant watch of our team based on the Island, with the assistance of our Research Scientists. A nursery has also been dedicated for the propagation of numerous mangrove species, supporting our restoration efforts.
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On this important day, SPGA was represented at the National Assembly's Environmental Policy Implementation Committee's Parliamentary talk by CEO Allen Cedras, who shared a presentation on the Curieuse Mangrove Forest and the restoration and scientific works being undertaken to ensure its conservation. Additionally, CEO Cedras was also a panelist on the panel discussion, whereby various questions were put to the panelist by the audience, all addressing pertinent queries with regards to mangrove conservation.
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