The member nations will work to rehabilitate and expand mangrove forests around the world to supply a natural solution to pressing environmental challenges faced by the world, and they hope to raise awareness of the crucial role to be played by mangroves described as the green lung of the planet in combating climate change. Mangrove forests are extremely significant biologically and are among the most prolific ecosystems on Earth. They defend coasts from increasing sea levels, erosion, and storm surges, and provide a fertile breeding ground for marine species, all while storing carbon at a rate of up to 400 percent quicker than land-based tropical rainforests. Mangrove ecosystems are crucial to the survival of about 80% of the world's fish population.
“Increasing reliance on nature-based solutions is an integral element of the UAE’s climate action on the domestic as well as international level, therefore we seek to expand our mangrove cover,” said Ms. Al Mheri.“At Cop26, we presented our ambitious target of planting 100 million mangroves by 2030.” We are pleased to launch MAC jointly with Indonesia, and believe it will go a long way in driving collective climate action and rehabilitating blue carbon ecosystems.” The minister said the UAE intends to plant three million mangroves within the next two months.
