The photo exhibit “Our Coastal Greenbelts, Our National Treasure” has been launched at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila.
Coastal greenbelts photo exhibit launches at the National Museum of Natural HistoryYes, progress and development are vital for economic gain, but this should not happen at the expense of our environment. Lest we forget, mangrove forests per hectare can store up to four times more carbon than other types of forests.
Latest data from the DENR-Forest Management Bureau showed only 311,400 hectares of mangroves were left in 2020, prompting the need to plant and conserve them.Mangroves help fight climate change through their capacity to store massive amounts of carbon. Ultimately, these coastal trees shield coastlines by decreasing flooding and erosion risks.
Dr. Primavera, who curated the coastal mangroves photo exhibit at the National Museum, began her coastal greenbelt advocacy three decades ago with a paper published in Reviews in Fisheries Science.
"We also need engaged citizenry who make sure they are part of the decision-making process whether local, national, political, social, and economic levels. That is guaranteed by our 1987 Constitution no less," she added.The nonprofit organization considers the government its partner as it works closely with national agencies, senators and congressional representatives, and fisheries sectors to achieve science-based management and marine habitat protection.
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