Mangrove Restoration

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines social and environmental safeguards for mangrove restoration to prevent ecological disruption and social harm, emphasizing that effective restoration requires scientific planning, inclusive engagement, and strong governance.

• Mangrove restoration can cause unintended negative consequences if not properly planned, including the disruption of natural ecological functions, the alteration of hydrological regimes, or an increase in erosion.
• Between 20% and 35% of mangrove ecosystems have been lost over the last 50 years, driven by climate change, urban development, aquaculture, and agriculture.
• To ensure climate-resilient ecosystems, restoration projects should implement rigorous environmental assessments and monitoring that lasts longer than the standard 1-to-2-year post-project period, and utilize native, climate-resilient species.
• Social safeguards are necessary to prevent the loss of livelihoods, tenure conflicts, and the exacerbation of gender inequalities; this includes engaging Indigenous Knowledge holders and ensuring free, prior, and informed consent.

APA

Lo,, V. (2026). Mangrove Restoration. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/mangrove-restoration-safeguards

Chicago

Lo,, Veronica. Mangrove Restoration. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/mangrove-restoration-safeguards.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{lo2026mangrove, author = {Lo,, Veronica}, title = {{Mangrove Restoration}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = apr, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/mangrove-restoration-safeguards}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }