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.

Call To Halt Deforestation

World’s Forest Organizations Call On Countries To Halt Deforestation

The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), a voluntary interagency partnership on forests formed in 2001,...
Strengthening Urban Biodiversity Podcast With Rasmus Astrup

Ep.42, Strengthening Urban Biodiversity With Rasmus Astrup

There is an obvious link between decluttering and living a low impact life. It reduces...

Engie partners with Abu Dhabi on tech-driven sustainability project

“Blue Carbon” is an environmental and social responsibility project where energy company Engie is partnering...
Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

UAE Announces Carbon And Climate Change Mitigation Commitments

Approved by the UAE Cabinet in early December, the document outlines the country’s enhanced climate...

Art Campaign for World Mangroves Day

On World Mangrove Day, Mangroves 4 Mankind (M4M), a UAE-based environmental social enterprise dedicated to...

Scaling Up Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

By taking three steps to scale up nature-based solutions, we can realize the potential of...