Tanzania is home to the largest concentration of mangrove forests in East Africa — approximately 110,000 hectares of coastal mangroves, capable of storing more than 37 million metric tons of CO2e. Learn how Landesa is working with the government, civil society organizations, and communities to conserve these ecosystems while improving livelihoods for millions of coastal inhabitants.
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Insight Brief: Community Fishery and Mangrove Management in Cambodia
An assessment of mangrove forest cover dynamics in nine Community Fisheries in Cambodia finds that community-managed forests experience lower annual deforestation rates than in surrounding areas, suggesting that community engagement is an important factor in successful mangrove forest management.
Issue Briefs, Research
Policy Brief: Mangroves and Livelihoods in Kenya
Learn more about Landesa’s work to strengthen policy, legal, and institutional frameworks for sustainable mangrove conservation and livelihoods in Kenya.
Fact Sheets and Brochures
Solutions for gender equality in land and water access, rights and governance within inclusive and resilient food, land and water systems
CGIAR — Landesa’s Tatiana Gumucio co-authored a chapter in Advancing Equality, Transforming Futures on strengthening women’s land and water rights. Drawing on evidence from diverse contexts, the chapter identifies practical approaches to improve women’s access to resources and participation in land and water governance, with recommendations for policy and practice.
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