The importance of mangroves to people: a call to action

Duke, Norman; Nagelkerken, Ivan; Agardy, Tundi; Wells, Sue; van Lavieren, Hanneke; Huxham, Mark

Abstract

This global synthesis report serves as a call to action to decision makers. It provides a science-based synthesis of the different types of goods and services provided by mangroves and the associated risks in losing these services in the face of ongoing global habitat loss and degradation. The report provides management and policy options at the local, regional and global level with the aim of preventing further losses through effective conservation measures, sustainable management and successful restoration. In addition to the report, key figures and maps are available to download as individual files.

Citation

Duke, N., Nagelkerken, I., Agardy, T., Wells, S., van Lavieren, H., & Huxham, M. (2014). The importance of mangroves to people: a call to action. Cambridge: United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre

• Report Type: Research Report
• Publication Date: 2014
• Deposit Date: Nov 22, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 23, 2016
• Pages: 128
• Keywords: Climate change; Ecosystems; Biomass; Biodiversity
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/429439
• Contract Date: Nov 22, 2016