Supporting the livelihoods of over 600 fishing families, sustaining artisanal fishing and securing income from fish, crabs and other marine resources

Strengthening food security by ensuring the natural regeneration of fish and crabs, a reliable source of nutrition for coastal families

12 direct beneficiaries per 1,000 mangroves planted: local planters in the villages of the intervention areas, working on plantations and paid fairly

0.7 long-term jobs per 1,000 mangroves planted: full-time regional staff, including local project managers, technicians and park rangers

Empowering local communities to preserve their remaining intact mangrove forests by establishing, revitalizing and strengthening local governance structures

Promoting the development of alternative income-generating activities adapted to the local context, such as silk production, beekeeping and aquaculture

Better access to basic social services and living conditions, supporting long-term community involvement in mangrove restoration and preservation

Women and youth are empowered through capacity building and involvement in income-generating activities, promoting inclusion and equality within communities

Education and awareness activities help communities and stakeholders understand the importance of mangroves and their role in preserving coastal ecosystems

Creates opportunities for the development of ecotourism, capitalizing on the ecological richness of restored mangrove areas

The project is operated on the ground by our technical partner Bôndy

Planting takes place across locations in Boeny, using two species: Ceriops tagal and Rhizophora mucronata

The process starts with community consultation, followed by paid training for villagers and the establishment of planting teams

Planting is carried out in the intertidal zone, the area between high and low tide that is regularly submerged and exposed. Teams follow a rigorous technical protocol: selecting viable propagules of at least 15 cm with no damage, inserting them directly into the muddy substrate at roughly one third of their length, in a vertical orientation, spaced approximately 1.2 m by 1.2 m (around 6,500 plants per hectare)

The areas to be restored are first mapped out, and villagers then carry out the planting there

Farmers are trained on post-plantation maintenance, and field information is gathered per plantation

Yearly monitoring takes place, with 5 years of follow-up

The project aims to restore 400 hectares of degraded land, by planting 2.4 million mangroves

Mangrove root systems act as a natural buffer, stabilising coastal soils, reducing saltwater intrusion into agricultural lands and protecting coastlines from erosion storms and cyclones

Roots capture sediments, promoting sedimentation and helping balance sea levels

Combating climate change as highly effective carbon sinks, sequestering and storing 5 to 10 times more carbon than terrestrial forests

Protecting coastal biodiversity. Restored mangroves create natural nurseries and habitat for fish, crabs and shrimp, support migratory species such as birds, and safeguard coral reefs and seagrass beds