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Mangrove restoration for climate action and community development
By Worldview International Foundation
Mangrove restoration for climate action and community development
By Worldview International Foundation
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Northern part of Ayeyarwady • Myanmar Started in January 2015 Active Restoration, Conservation
Summary
In this project, 2.200 ha of degraded mangrove lands will be sustainably managed for carbon sequestration, natural disaster risk reduction, poverty reduction with sustainable livelihoods in the coastal communities. As of 2015, 3 million trees have been planted and 1 million trees have been rescued. The objective is to plant 10 million trees by 2020 and maintain over a minimum period of 20 years.
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6 years ago by Anna in Magyi Township
First in Myanmar with Mangrove Blue Carbon credit issuance
Verra (previously known as VCS) issued 31,744 blue carbon credits (VCUs) in November 2018 after a successful verification process. Third party independent verifier, RINA conducted the verification. Next next issuance will occur in June 2019. Contact us for blue carbon credits.
6 years ago by Anna
Children's Forest
In 2018 children from local communities established the childrens forest with international support by the Master school in New York.
6 years ago by Anna
A new home for critically endangered mangrove species
In the project, the critically endangered mangrove species Bruguiera hainesii (Rhizophoraceae) is planted. © Wai Thazin Aung, WIF Media Assistant
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