What is the Importance of Mangrove Restoration for the Earth?

November 18, 2025
2:23 PM

Jakarta, domclub Indonesia
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Environmental organization Langit Biru Pertiwi together with the European Union and ASEAN held mangrove planting as part of a series of EU Green Diplomacy Week events.What is the importance of planting mangroves for the Earth?
The mangrove planting carried out by Langit Biru Pertiwi together with the European Union and ASEAN is said to be not only a symbol of international cooperation, but also real action to face the three big world challenges of climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution (
triple planetary crisis
).
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Tiza Mafira, Co-Founder of Langit Biru Pertiwi, conveyed the importance of mangroves for environmental sustainability.
“Indonesia has the largest mangrove forest in the world, covering around 23 percent of the total global mangroves. Mangroves have a big role in protecting beaches, supporting coastal life, as well as being a natural carbon sink which is very important for mitigating climate change,” he said.
Langit Biru Pertiwi also always emphasizes its commitment to the use and reduction of single-use plastic by using a system of reusable cutlery and glasses in all their activities.
Representatives from the EU said they wanted to strengthen international cooperation with a commitment to European unity.
“The aim is to strengthen international cooperation in protecting the environment and overcoming the planetary crisis. We are very happy to collaborate again with Langit Biru Pertiwi,” said Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union to ASEAN, at TWA Angke Kapuk, North Jakarta, Thursday (13/11).
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, there are a number of reasons why mangrove ecosystems are important, as well as the consequences that would occur if these areas were lost.Here are the details:
1. Mangroves function as carbon absorbers
Mangrove roots that sink into underwater sediments, nourished with organic material from tidal waves will enrich the soil, so that it can store carbon (blue carbon) which can maintain the atmosphere.
2. Mangrove forests are biodiversity areas
The Mangrove Ecosystem is a habitat for various species ranging from fish, crabs, turtles, sea turtles and others.This habitat also serves as a nesting, breeding and young care site for a variety of local wildlife.
3. Mangroves maintain and improve local water quality
The dense network of roots and vegetation prevents water channel pollution, filters pollutants, prevents water channel pollution, and protects the habitat and species in it.
4. Mangrove forests function as coastal protection
Mangrove trees protect coastlines and extreme weather events and slow erosion.In addition, mangroves provide protection in surrounding environments that are vulnerable to storms and at risk due to rising sea levels.
5. Mangrove forests provide important resources for humans
Millions of people depend on Mangrove forests for food, income and well-being, especially as Mangrove forest waters provide an abundant supply of fish for local fishermen.Directly supports land and sea food networks.
(wis/dmi)
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