Mangrove Planting in Madagascar
Context
Madagascar faces a critical challenge in forest restoration, having lost over 90% of its original forests, which are home to unique species not found elsewhere. The restoration of mangrove forests is particularly beneficial, as they sequester more carbon than typical forests and offer vital advantages such as storm protection and livelihood opportunities for local communities. A single mangrove can absorb approximately 308kg of CO2 over a 25-year lifespan.
Project
Mangrove trees, thriving in tropical and subtropical coastal regions, play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, storing what is known as ‘blue carbon’ in their vast underground root systems. These trees not only excel in trapping carbon but also bolster coastal defenses against floods and storms. In Madagascar, conservation initiatives have successfully planted mangroves over 600 hectares near Mahajanga, with ongoing community-funded efforts to continue this vital environmental work along the northwest coastline.
Eden hire local people to grow, plant, and guard to maturity the trees planted through funding from the SBS community. Eden’s “Employ to Plant” methodology results in multiple positive socioeconomic and environment impacts.
Verification
This project is verified by Eden Reforestation Projects.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
This project aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.
Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.
Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.
Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.
Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
Find out more about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals here.
