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After experiencing a decline in marine resources and increased vulnerability to climate-driven storms and flooding, local fisherfolk organized to replant mangroves and implement sustainable management practices. Through partnerships with government and academic institutions, the federation has brought approximately 12,000 hectares under protection, aiming to restore the original 16,000 hectares. 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It highlights the role of community radio and citizen journalism in Australia, Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal as tools for documenting traditional ecological knowledge and building community resilience. 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