Mangrove Co-Management

Impact 90/100

WaterSoutheast Asia and Pacific coastal regions

Overall Impact90%

Description

Community-led mangrove restoration to buffer storms, reduce erosion, and protect fisheries-based livelihoods.

Indigenous / Local Root

Coastal Indigenous and local ecological guardianship

AI knowledge explainer

Mangrove Co-Management is a very high-impact adaptation method focused on water security and flood/drought adaptation. It has been documented for roughly 400 years and used by around 280 communities.

How the process works

Communities apply mangrove co-management in the local context of Southeast Asia and Pacific coastal regions.
Traditional ecological knowledge guides timing, design, and maintenance decisions.
Local observations are combined with practical monitoring to adjust the method over time.

Why it helps resilience

The approach directly targets water security and flood/drought adaptation.
It relies on low-cost, repeatable practices that can be maintained by local groups.
Knowledge transfer across generations increases continuity and resilience.

How to start locally

Map local climate risks and identify where this method could be piloted safely.
Co-design the pilot with community elders/leaders and youth volunteers.
Track simple indicators monthly (e.g., water retention, crop health, participation).

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12.3

tonnes CO₂/ha

280

communities

400+

years of use

Effectiveness by Dimension

How this practice scores across five ecological and social dimensions.