Coasts, Wetlands & Mangroves features stories where coastal ecosystems act as frontline climate shields and blue‑carbon powerhouses, from deltas to tropical bays. It highlights how communities restore and protect mangroves, marshes, and coastal wetlands while defending livelihoods and biodiversity. This category also examines the risks of greenwashing and inequitable projects, asking who truly benefits when coastal nature is “protected” or monetized.