Paulson Institute Conservation
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The @PaulsonInst's Conservation program, working to shape conservation policies and practices in China and around the world.
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🟢 What role do mangroves play in tackling climate change?
🟢 What ecosystem services do mangroves provide?
🟢 What threats do mangroves face?
Paulson Institute Conservation answers these questions and looks at financial mechanisms to help restore mangroves. paulsoninstitute.org/conservation/c…
Experts discuss the potential negative consequences of using bug zappers & mosquito repellents in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Many of these methods may disrupt local ecosystems and fail to address the root causes of mosquito-borne diseases. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…
There are approximately 6,600 sq km of highly restorable mangroves worldwide. Restoring these mangroves will require an investment of $11.1B.
The return on investment is clear: 1.3B tons of CO2 could be captured not to mention the biodiversity benefits. paulsoninstitute.org/conservation/c…