Whilst rainforest reforestation, re-usable plastics and renewable energy sources may monopolize the headlines in the bid to halt the climate crisis, there is a surprising secret weapon that until recently has gone under the radar.
Located in tropical environments across the globe, mangroves are a unique ecosystem that join the worlds of sea and land together. The trees are uniquely adapted to the conditions, possessing the ability to filter out salt and 'breathe' through their roots in order to survive and thrive.
Along with the rainforests, mangroves are the most important ecosystem in the world, playing a vital role in protecting coral reefs and shorelines from erosion, providing breeding areas for fish and offering food for birds, reptiles, crabs, and other marine life.
In addition to the plethora of benefits for wildlife and coastal communities, mangroves are powerhouses when it comes to carbon storage. Studies have indicated that, pound for pound, mangroves can retain four times more carbon than rainforests, most of this which is stored in the soil beneath mangrove trees.
Without doubt, these incredible ecosystems must be protected, and if we are to really take strides forward in restricting the environmental damage we are doing to the planet, then mangroves should surely be playing a significant role.
So, where do we come into this? Through our partnership with Team Malizia and Boris Herrmann, we are supporting the Malizia Mangrove Project, working to plant two million new mangroves at the Malizia Mangrove Park in the Philippines. Having surpassed their one million mangroves target, they are now on course to planting two million new mangroves!
When you make a purchase of VALLON Malizia, co-designed with Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia, we will plant 10 mangrove trees at the park, helping the team get a step closer to reaching their final goal.
Article updated and republished from January 2021
