Nature Climate Solutions to protect mangrove biodiversity and improve livelihoods
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £599,365
WHERE Indonesia
Summary
Unsustainable aquaculture practices support 30% of the population but threaten 54,000 ha of mangrove ecosystems in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. Through community engagement, capacity building and establishment of land-use plans, the project aims to protect 15,000 ha of mangroves, and provide a novel community-based model to increase shrimp productivity while restoring 80% of shrimp ponds back to mangroves in 5,000 ha. The expected outcomes are increased biodiversity and governance of vulnerable mangroves, and improved livelihoods in 3 villages.
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