Beyond Green Infrastructure: Valuing Mangroves in Flood Protection and National Wealth
Climate / 31.10.2024

Beyond Green Infrastructure: Valuing Mangroves in Flood Protection and National Wealth

The World Bank report emphasizes mangroves’ critical role in flood protection, valuing them at $855 billion globally for shielding lives and infrastructure. It urges enhanced conservation efforts, showing mangroves as both economic assets and vital defenses against climate impacts.

The recent World Bank report, authored by experts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental-IH Cantabria, alongside contributions from World Bank researchers, provides a thorough analysis of the economic... [6914 chars]

Published by: Devdiscourse

Read full article here: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3140381-beyond-green-infrastructure-valuing-mangroves-in-flood-protection-and-national-wealth

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