This challenge supports research efforts that advance our understanding of coastal and marine areas, factors that influence their current state and long-term health, and how humans can protect and sustain these environments for generations to come. Healthy coastal and maritime spaces are vitally important to the global environment, food security, economic and cultural health, however, population growth, growing pressures on resources and sea-level rise are among the of myriad of challenges confronting the future of these critical, yet vulnerable habitats.
Investigating the challenges and opportunities for mangrove carbon sequestration in different spatial and socio-economic settings globally.
