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ITTO - Mangrove
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World Atlas of MangrovesLaunching ceremony atLaunching ceremony at
CBD COP 10, Nagoya
Why are mangroves important?
Mangroves are growing in 123 tropical and subtropical
Why are mangroves important?
Mangroves are growing in 123 tropical and subtropical countries; 73 species recognized as “true” mangroves20% decline in last 25 years due mainly to conversion and coastal development 3-4 times faster than terrestrial forestcoastal development, 3 4 times faster than terrestrial forest types, lengthy recovery periods requiredHigh economic values and benefits, especially to coastal peoplepeople
Estimated economic value of US$2,000-9,000/ha/year where mangroves are extensiveForest products (timber, charcoal, firewood, etc.) and non-timber productsSustaining fishery resourceCoastal protection Providing recreation and environmental education sitesReducing carbon emissionseduc g ca bo e ss o s
Details of project implementationFunded by ITTO (Japanese Government grant; in-kind
t ib ti f t )contributions from partners)Implemented by ISME 5 partner organizations
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB)UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)United Nations University-International Network on Water, yEnvironment & Health (UNU-INWEH)With support of The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
AuthorsDr. Mark Spalding (TNC)Dr. Mark Spalding (TNC)Dr. Mami Kainuma (ISME)Lorna Collins (TNC)
Map preparationFAO (Geospatial Unit of the Land and Water Divison (NRL);FAO (Geospatial Unit of the Land and Water Divison (NRL); support from Global Land Cover Network (GLCN) and the Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS))UNEP-WCMC
Contributions and inputs by more than 100 mangroveContributions and inputs by more than 100 mangrove experts from around the world
Importance of the AtlasImportance of the AtlasFirst recent global assessment of mangrove status (extent and management)
Accurate data from satellite imagery analysis compiled to serve as a baseline for the future gain/loss assessmentserve as a baseline for the future gain/loss assessment
Recent reliable coverage of 99% of world mangroves
Besides distribution maps assessment for use threatsBesides distribution maps, assessment for use, threats, management, etc. in each country
Shrimp ponds in Ecuador
Contents of the AtlasIntroduction
Mangrove Ecosystems Case studies: 10 caseMangrove EcosystemsMangroves and PeopleMapping Mangroves
Regional chapters
Case studies: 10 case studies covering regional issues usages and sustainable
Eastern and Southern AfricaThe Middle EastSouth AsiaSoutheast Asia
sustainable managements
Maps: 129 full colored maps including 65 fullSoutheast Asia
East AsiaAustralia and New ZealandPacific IslandsNorth and Central America
maps including 65 full page maps
Photos: over 200 photosNorth and Central America and the CaribbeanSouth AmericaWest and Central Africa
Length: total 319 pages
Annexes Species descriptions and range maps N ti l i li tNational species listsNational statistics
Index
Mangrove distribution by region
World Mangrove DistributionTotal 150,000 km2
North and CentralAmerica2240214.7%
South America2388315.7%
km2
km2
West and CentralAfrica
South East Asia5104933.5%
km2
km2East Asia215
0.1%A t li /N
South Asia
2004013.2% Middle East
6240.4%
km2
km2
Australia/NewZealand101716.7%
103446.8% East and South
Africa79175.2%
Pacific Ocean57173.8%
km2
km2
km2
km2
Diversity of mangrove species
S th t A i i t diSouth-east Asia is most diverse mangrove region
Example of distribution map:Example of distribution map: Borneo Island
Future workt d F h d S i h i f•to produce French and Spanish versions for
wider dissemination of the information; possible publication of policy brief and website p p p yfor updates; funds required
•to produce Atlas summary through specialto produce Atlas summary through special issue of ITTO Tropical Forest Update (TFU)
www.itto.int