YANGON, Jul 28 (NNN-MNA) – A ceremony to mark the 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on Friday, the state-run Myanma Alinn reported yesterday.
Speaking at the event, organised by the Forest Department, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, U Min Thu, said, the event aimed to raise public awareness of the significance of mangroves, and encourage active participation in their conservation and restoration.
He added that, mangroves provide a variety of environmental services, as well as, employment opportunities for development. With the increase in population, mangroves are facing destruction, and it is crucial to maintain and develop a balance between mangrove resource conservation and usage, he said.
He also highlighted the importance of public involvement in mangrove restoration efforts, such as, community-based mangrove planting, the establishment of mangrove plantations, owned by local communities, and the creation of a Green Belt through public participation.
Myanmar has more than 1.1 million acres of mangroves across four coastal regions and two states, making it the seventh-largest mangrove area in the world, the report said.– NNN-MNA
