Mangroves Matter

Mangroves are among the most powerful natural tools we have in the fight against climate change — and they’re disappearing fast. This category brings together news, insights, and stories from Goumbook’s Mangroves Matter campaign, dedicated to mangrove reforestation, coastal ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity conservation across the UAE and beyond.

From planting activities and corporate partnerships to policy milestones and environmental impact updates, these posts explore why mangroves matter — for our coastlines, our climate, and our communities. Whether you’re a business looking to meet your sustainability goals or simply passionate about protecting our natural world, this is your resource for everything mangrove-related in the MENA region.

The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), a voluntary interagency partnership on forests formed in 2001,...
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“Blue Carbon” is an environmental and social responsibility project where energy company Engie is partnering...
Approved by the UAE Cabinet in early December, the document outlines the country’s enhanced climate...
On World Mangrove Day, Mangroves 4 Mankind (M4M), a UAE-based environmental social enterprise dedicated to...
By taking three steps to scale up nature-based solutions, we can realize the potential of...