The WEF 2025 Investing in Mangroves report highlights their critical role in climate resilience, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Mangroves store up to four times more carbon than terrestrial forests and protect coastal communities from storms and erosion. Despite their value, they face rapid loss from development and unsustainable use. The report calls for scaling finance through blended models, carbon markets, and nature-positive investment frameworks. It stresses community engagement, equitable benefit-sharing, and robust monitoring to ensure effectiveness. Mobilizing public-private capital and aligning policies are essential to safeguard mangroves as natural infrastructure for sustainable development and climate goals.

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