President Sheikh Mohamed leaves Tahura Ngurah Rai mangrove conservation park in Bali, Indonesia, after his visit. All photos: Rashed Al Mansoori / UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed leaves Tahura Ngurah Rai mangrove conservation park in Bali, Indonesia, after his visit. All photos: Rashed Al Mansoori / UAE Presidential Court
Sheikh Mohamed plants a mangrove tree at the conservation park
Sheikh Mohamed plants a mangrove tree at the conservation park
Sheikh Mohamed with Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia (R) at Tahura Ngurah Rai
Sheikh Mohamed with Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia (R) at Tahura Ngurah Rai
Sheikh Mohamed tours the park with Mr Nurbaya, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court and Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Co-ordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of Indonesia
Sheikh Mohamed tours the park with Mr Nurbaya, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court and Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Co-ordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of Indonesia
Sheikh Mohamed and the UAE delegation were in Bali for the G20 summit
Sheikh Mohamed and the UAE delegation were in Bali for the G20 summit
Sheikh Mohamed greets Mochamad Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of Indonesia
Sheikh Mohamed greets Mochamad Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of Indonesia
Sheikh Mohamed tours Tahura Ngurah Rai mangrove park with Mr Nurbaya, Mr Pandjaitan and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed
Sheikh Mohamed tours Tahura Ngurah Rai mangrove park with Mr Nurbaya, Mr Pandjaitan and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed
Sheikh Mohamed in conversation with Mr Hadimuljono and Mr Pandjaitan
Sheikh Mohamed in conversation with Mr Hadimuljono and Mr Pandjaitan

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President Sheikh Mohamed plants mangrove tree in Indonesian forest

UAE leader showed support for the country's sustainability drive during visit to Bali for G20 Summit

The National

November 16, 2022

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President Sheikh Mohamed helped lay down roots for the UAE's green partnership with Indonesia by planting a mangrove sapling in Bali on Wednesday.

The UAE leader took a break from discussions at the G20 Summit to support Indonesia's sustainability drive at Ngurah Rai Forest Park.

Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the mangrove nursery housed in the forest, which is in line with the Asian nation's efforts to combat climate change.

The UAE and Indonesia will lead an international task force dedicated to bolstering mangrove conservation around the world.

People plant mangroves during an event organised by Companies for Good on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan
People plant mangroves during an event organised by Companies for Good on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan
To fight climate change, the UAE is carrying out projects such as reducing emissions and planting mangroves.
To fight climate change, the UAE is carrying out projects such as reducing emissions and planting mangroves.
Mangroves, trees that survive in salty water, play an important part in the ecosystem.
Mangroves, trees that survive in salty water, play an important part in the ecosystem.
By 2030, the UAE intends to plant 100 million mangroves.
By 2030, the UAE intends to plant 100 million mangroves.
Visitors at Jubail Mangrove Park. Schools and businesses are planting saplings as part of the UAE's campaign.
Visitors at Jubail Mangrove Park. Schools and businesses are planting saplings as part of the UAE's campaign.
Volunteers during a mangrove clean-up organised by the World Wildlife Fund and Seahawk Abu Dhabi.
Volunteers during a mangrove clean-up organised by the World Wildlife Fund and Seahawk Abu Dhabi.
Young mangroves can be damaged by plastic and other waste dumped into the sea.
Young mangroves can be damaged by plastic and other waste dumped into the sea.
Volunteers sort rubbish gathered during a clean-up of mangroves in Abu Dhabi.
Volunteers sort rubbish gathered during a clean-up of mangroves in Abu Dhabi.
After collecting debris from the mangroves, volunteers use an app to track their progress.
After collecting debris from the mangroves, volunteers use an app to track their progress.
The grey mangrove is the species that grows extensively in UAE.
The grey mangrove is the species that grows extensively in UAE.
Visitors enjoy an evening paddle by the mangroves and a sunset view of Abu Dhabi.
Visitors enjoy an evening paddle by the mangroves and a sunset view of Abu Dhabi.

Mariam Al Mheri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, last week announced the launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at Cop27 in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

The group also includes India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan and Spain.

The partners aim to raise awareness of the critical role to be played by mangroves — described as the green lung of the planet — in combating climate change.

Members will work to rehabilitate and expand mangrove forests around the world in an effort to supply a natural solution to pressing environmental challenges faced by the world.

Mangrove forests are among the most productive and ecologically important ecosystems on Earth.

They can store carbon up to 400 per cent faster than tropical rainforests, offer vital protection to coasts from rising sea levels, erosion and storm surges, and provide a fertile breeding ground for marine biodiversity.

About 80 per cent of the global fish population depends on healthy mangrove ecosystems.

“Increasing reliance on nature-based solutions is an integral element of the UAE’s climate action on the domestic as well as international level, therefore we seek to expand our mangrove cover,” said Ms Al Mheri.

“At Cop26, we presented our ambitious target of planting 100 million mangroves by 2030. We are pleased to launch MAC jointly with Indonesia, and believe it will go a long way in driving collective climate action and rehabilitating blue carbon ecosystems.”

The minister said the UAE intends to plant three million mangroves within the next two months.

MAC members will be able to determine their own commitments in planting and restoring mangrove forests, promote multilateral co-operation, and share knowledge.

The participant countries will work together to support key projects in mangrove research, management and protection of coastal areas, and will help to educate the public about how the precious natural resource can be used as a tool to support efforts to turn back the tide on climate change.

Annual meetings will be held to track progress in achieving goals.

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