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Mangrove Action Project
Project Goal
$65,000.00

Description of the problem:


Mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate—lost to unsustainable developments such as shrimp farming, tourism and other fast encroaching industries.  Less than half the original mangrove forests remain, and the current annual rate of loss of from 1-2 percent of the remaining 15 million hectares of mangroves is a great concern for all because mangroves are vital for the health and stability of the oceans and marine life.

Mangrove forests play an essential role in protecting coastal areas from storm surges, tsunamis and hurricanes.  Mangroves are also important as fish nurseries and prevent shoreline erosion, thus protecting coral reefs and sea grass beds from sedimentation.  Mangroves offer a rich source of detritus as an essential part of the ocean food chain, as well as providing important wood products, fruits and medicines.

Mangroves are vital for preserving the traditional cultures of millions of coastal fishers and farmers who depend on mangroves for their lives and livelihoods.  Mangrove loss represents a direct threat to coastal health and marine life.  Also, mangrove loss opens up the coastline to the dangerous forces of nature as evidenced by the Dec. 26th tsunamis, which killed around 300,000 people.

Description of the project/solution:


Mangrove Action Project is partnering with mangrove forest communities, grassroots NGOs, researchers and local governments to conserve and restore mangrove forests and related coastal ecosystems, while promoting community-based, sustainable management of coastal resources.  MAP is joining others in a concerted effort to restore a portion of the 16-18 million ha of mangrove forests that have already been lost.  MAP will also promote the rights of local communities to sustainably manage their coastal resource base.

Amount that Channel G seeks to raise in order to help the organization achieve its goals:


MAP is looking to attain a portion of it's annual budget of $350,000 in the amount of $65,000, so we can run regional offices in Asia, Latin America and Africa, as well as the Caribbean and the US.  Our restoration and conservation part of the work could easily require $250,000 per year on its own, considering that if we hope to restore 1,000 ha of mangroves per year at roughly $250 per ha to restore, or $250,000 total per year needed.  The Total Goal Amount of $65,000 is the amount that Channel G seeks to raise in order to help MAP achieve its goals.

Other assistance this project needs:


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MAP is in need of computer hardware and software, such as laptop computers, scanners, printers, copy machines, digital cameras, power point projector, office space.  MAP is in need of a bookkeeper/ accountant part time, grant writer/ development coordinator, administration assistant, volunteers to carry out research and set up fundraiser talks and speaking tours.