A shift in the way we think about the benefits mangroves provide to coastal regions could yield significant economic and biodiversity gains and protect millions from flooding, research has revealed.
The University of Queensland-led study shows current conservation efforts typically target biodiversity protection whilst minimising conflict with economic interests, while failing to consider the huge benefits provided by ecosystems.
"As it stands, current conservation efforts just aren't doing enough to take advantage of these services.", which recommends an increase in protected areas to 30 per cent of the world as the basis of their proposal. "It would also protect 6.1 million coastal-dwelling people against the impacts of flooding, and safeguard over one billion tonnes of sequestered carbon.
"However, for multiple ecosystems, including mangroves, we've quantified the benefits associated with considering the services these ecosystems provide -- the figures are undeniable. "Implementation of these plans should then follow different conservation practices that target local communities' needs specifically," he said.
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