Mozambique

Introduction Mangrove ecosystems, those intricate networks of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs lining tropical and subtropical coastlines, serve as critical buffers against climate change impacts. They not only store vast amounts of carbon but also support biodiversity, fisheries, and human livelihoods. However, widespread deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable development have degraded these habitats, with global losses accelerating vulnerability to sea-level rise and...

Introduction The MozBlue project, spearheaded by UAE-based Blue Forest in partnership with Removall and Mozambican authorities, targets the restoration of degraded mangroves in Zambezia and Sofala provinces. Covering 155,000 hectares—twice the size of Singapore—it aims to combat climate change by planting 200 million trees, expected to remove 20.4 million tons of CO2 over 60 years . Recent milestones include planting...