International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
| International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem | |
|---|---|
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| Type | International |
| Celebrations | UNESCO |
| Begins | 2016 |
| Date | 26 July |
| Next time | 26 July 2026 |
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) holiday celebrated every year on 26 July, aiming to raise awareness and promote sustainable protection of mangroves ecosystem.[1]
This International Day was designated by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and it was first held in July 2016.[2]
Mangroves are prolific ecosystems, supporting rich biodiversity, and their soils are effective carbon sinks.[3] They also form natural coastal barriers against storm surges.[4]
Yet, according to UNESCO, some countries lost more than 40% of their mangroves between 1980 and 2005.[5]
UNESCO's protection of the mangrove ecosystem involves the inclusion of mangroves in Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage sites and UNESCO Global Geoparks[3] as well as the protection of the blue carbon ecosystem.[6]
References
- ^ "July 26: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem". University of Florida. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "On first International Day, UNESCO calls for protection of mangrove ecosystems". UN News. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b "International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem". UNESCO. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Replanting mangrove gives community hope in the face of climate change". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Support mangrove conservation, UNESCO chief says". UN News. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "UNESCO and Partners Highlight Value of Blue Carbon Initiatives". SDG knowledge Hub. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 2023-06-08.