50% of Mangrove Ecosystems Could Collapse by 2050—Urgent IUCN Warning
Rahul Somvanshi
Rahul Somvanshi
Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems could collapse by 2050 due to climate change and deforestation.
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The IUCN warns that urgent action is needed to protect these crucial habitats.
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Mangroves provide vital coastal protection for millions of vulnerable communities.
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Rising sea levels and severe storms are putting one-third of mangrove regions at risk.
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Experts have classified 50% of mangrove ecosystems as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.
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Deforestation, pollution, and dam construction are major threats to mangrove survival.
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If no changes occur, 8 billion tons of stored carbon could be lost by 2050.
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The disappearance of mangroves could leave 2.1 million people exposed to coastal flooding.
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Preserving and restoring mangrove forests are essential to mitigating climate change impacts.
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