Assessment of Goods and Services of Mangroves

Worldwihealthy mangrove ecosystems are vital for the wellbeing, food security, and protection of coastal communities. Mangrove host a spectacular diversity of flora and fauna including fishes. Mangroves protect the coastlines from erosion, hazardous, and contribute to water quality by filtering nutrient load. Recognizing the vital role of coastal and marine ecosystems in supporting livelihoods and wellbeing across the globe. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNEP, the World Bank, and many International and National organizations supporting many mangrove related projects to help decisionmakers to recognize the value of biodiversity to people everywhere, and to apply this knowledge to all that they do. As the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), mangrove ecosystem production and conservation must be a part of global efforts to enhance the livelihood security, food security, and risk management of vulnerability to climate change. This book has studied the mangrove ecosystem goods and services and estimated economic benefits to the coastal communities.