The Mangrove Breakthrough, an ambitious multi-stakeholder initiative, was launched on September 23 during Climate Week New York City to address the underfunding of mangrove protection and restoration, which has led to the loss of over 1 million hectares since 1996. Recognized as vital Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience and biodiversity, mangroves are critical for carbon capture, livelihoods, and coastal protection. The initiative aims to secure $4 billion and protect 15 million hectares by 2030, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration, sustainable finance, and policy integration. Building momentum from COP28 with task forces and an Advisory Council, it targets continued action at CBD COP16 and COP29.
Speakers included:
Jen Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy
Carlos Correa, Senior Fellow at Conservation International and Mangrove Breakthrough Ambassador
Nigel Topping, Co-founder of Ambition Loop
Ana Toni, National Secretary for Climate Change Secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil (TBC)
Jenny McInnes, Global Head of Policy and Partnerships at HSBC
Monique Barreto Galvao, VP of Rare’s Brazil Office
Emily Averna, Program Officer for Land Restoration at Bezos Earth Fund
Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President of Climate and Innovation Philanthropy at Salesforce
Ignace Beguin Billecocq, Ocean and Coastal Zones Lead at the Climate Champions Team and Chair of the Mangrove Breakthrough Council
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