The project leader’s aim is to develop 5000 hectares of fishponds containing at least 50% mangrove cover, by 2030. This large expansion of hybrid mangrove and aquaculture areas will also increase the benefits for the fishermen and investors, with the project leaders aiming to obtain the Selva Shrimp certification.
Mangrove and seagrass restoration in Indonesia
Aiming to diagnose the state of the existing ecosystems and to develop a plan for restoring, protecting, and rehabilitating mangrove and seagrass ecosystems around three regions of the Indonesian archipelago.
Developing and restoring mangrove habitats using dredged sediments
This first of its kind approach in South America aims to create 50 hectares of mangrove habitats in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador through the reuse of dredged materials.
Dredging is used to clear away sediment deposits that have accumulated in lakes, rivers, channels, and harbours around the world.
Mangrove project in Benin to improve local living standards
Beyond the protection of mangroves in the Community Biodiversity Conservation Area of Bouche du Roy, the project will help to improve the living standards of the local communities, while promoting sustainable use of the ecosystem, environmental education, and ecotourism.
Sustainable shrimp farming in Indonesia
Shrimp aquaculture does not have to have a negative impact on ecosystems. When properly implemented, it presents a resilient income stream in regions with little alternative economic opportunities while protecting and restoring biodiversity.
Strengthening the resilience of Peru’s largest mangrove forest
This project aims to quantify the potential of the National Sanctuary Manglares de Tumbes as a source of carbon credits to provide local communities with a new income stream and fund ongoing management of the site.