Kenya: 'We Only Have One Ocean' - Kenya's 'Mother Mangrove' Calls for Urgent Ocean Protection

Mombasa, Kenya — In Kenya, community conservationists are leading the charge to restore carbon-rich mangroves. Zulfa Hassan has inspired women to rehabilitate damaged mangrove forest ecosystems, restoring marine life and securing livelihoods. Mangroves are among the most carbon-rich forests in the world because of their high carbon content. The mangrove ecosystem supports significant marine biodiversity and human well-being and is one of the most beneficial ecosystems. Fish breed in these habitats, the coasts are protected from erosion, sediments, and contaminants are filtered before they reach corals and seagrass. Mangrove roots can also trap floating pieces of plastic in the open ocean, fighting plastic pollution.

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