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Negros' fragile coastline

February 18, 2010

On a Philippine island locals are reviving a natural ally to protect eroding coastlines.

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Project goal: Mangrove reforestation
Project size: 390,000 trees planted every year

The people on the Philippine island of Negros are taking action against climate change. But for them it's not only about measures to save the climate. Adapting to the impact of climate change is just as important. For example through the reforestation of mangroves. Acting as "living dams" mangroves can help protect coastlines against the effects of rising sea levels.

A film by Robert Donauer

Global 3000 # ideasforacoolerworld # Küstenschutz auf den Philippinen - Mangrovenwälder neu angepflanzt # 22.02.2010