International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem Jul 26, 2025

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

As twilight descends on Walakiri Beach on the island of Sumba, Indonesia, the silhouettes of mangrove trees stand like sentinels in the tide—graceful, resilient, and vital. Today, on International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we honor these extraordinary trees and the critical role they play in sustaining life on our planet.

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Jul 26, 2020A path to access
Jul 26, 2021The dancing trees of Sumba Island
Jul 26, 2022Mangrove Conservation Day
Jul 26, 2023International Day of Mangrove Conservation
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