Managing Mangroves for Resilience to Climate Change

Authors:
McLeod, E. and R.V. Salm

Publication Date:
2006

Abstract/Summary:
This paper is an attempt to provide some considerations for conservation practitioners as they design conservation strategies for mangroves. This paper provides an overview of mangrove ecosystems, discusses the benefits of mangroves to people, and the human and global threats that compromise mangrove ecosystems. This document describes the impacts of climate change on mangroves and outlines tools and strategies that enhance mangrove resilience.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
IUCN

Link:
https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2006-041.pdf