Thailand marks mangrove conservation day by calling for more cooperation

To mark the international conservation day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) said on its website that the day has been marked every July 26 since 2015 to raise awareness of the importance of mangroves as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.

“Mangroves are rare, spectacular and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea. These extraordinary ecosystems contribute to the well-being, food security, and protection of coastal communities worldwide,” Unesco said in a statement marking the day.

“They support rich biodiversity and provide a valuable nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans. Mangroves also act as a form of natural coastal defence against storm surges, tsunamis, rising sea levels and erosion. Their soils are highly…