We’re losing nature’s best flood defense — can we fix that?

FATIMA
WRITTEN BY

Fátima

Fátima is Ecosia's Video Editorial Lead. She thinks in many Sprachen.

Wetlands and mangrove ecosystems are nature’s own flood defense systems, shielding coastlines from storm surges, preventing erosion, and storing vast amounts of carbon. But human activity has destroyed much of these critical landscapes—today, around 70 species of mangroves are at risk of extinction.

That’s where our incredible partners come in. Veritree and Earthlungs in Kenya are leading the way in sustainable mangrove restoration. Restoring mangrove forests isn’t as simple as just planting trees. Mangrove reforestation is complex, and even we at Ecosia had to rethink our approach… 

Watch the video to find out how we had to adjust and how you’re helping us restore Kenya’s once lush mangrove landscapes!

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