Debates
on
climate
change
challenges
around
the
world
are
moving
in
favour
of
nature-based
solutions
(NBS)
as
potential
mitigation
and
adaptation
options.
Mangroves
associated
blue
carbon
ecosystems
against
sea
level
rise
other
coastal
hazards.
As
such,
protecting
existing
mangrove
forests
restoration
degraded
areas
is
integral
this
aspect.
However,
conventional
approaches
high-energy
result
poor
performance
due
to
removal
seedlings
by
waves.
Here,
we
assessed
efficacy
using
modified
Riley
Encasement
Methods
eroding
intertidal
Gazi
Bay,
Kenya.
Vegetation
soil
baseline
data
were
collected
49
square
plots
100m2;
established
along
belt
transects
perpendicular
waterline.
The
following
vegetation
was
collected;
species
composition,
tree
height
(m),
stem
diameter
(cm);
from
which
importance
value
index
(IV),
basal
area
standing
density
(stems/ha)
derived.
Sediment
cores
made
center
each
plot
for
grain
size
analysis.
Mangrove
(Rhizophora
mucronata)
planting
adopted
a
randomized
complete
block
design
(RCBD)
divided
into
three
blocks
(A,
B,
C).
Within
block,
treatments
(bamboo
different-sized
PVC
pipes)
randomly
assigned
locations.
Results
show
that
grown
within
encasements
had
high
survival
growth
rates,
surpassing
bamboo
control
groups.
This
implies
pipes
offer
better
protection
external
factors.
These
findings
critical
highlighting
enhancements
effectiveness
restoration.
They
also
reinforce
need
consider
incorporation
an
alternative
technique
Forests,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1698 - 1698
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Mangroves
stand
out
as
one
of
the
most
diverse
and
biologically
significant
natural
systems
in
world.
Playing
critical
roles
maintaining
health
productivity
coastal
ecosystems,
mangroves
provide
a
range
services
functions,
including
habitat
for
local
fauna
flora,
food
other
goods,
carbon
sequestration,
protection
from
disasters
such
storm
surges
erosion.
It
is
also
evident
that
face
several
threats,
which
have
already
led
to
gradual
depletion
mangrove
areas
worldwide.
Based
on
analysis
current
related
historical
literature
data,
this
review
summarises
functions
threats
challenges
associated
with
management
practices.
Our
findings
suggest
development,
expanded
aquaculture,
deforestation,
climate
change,
implications
eutrophication,
diseases,
pollution
are
major
factors
posing
sustainability.
We
highlight
various
challenges,
land
use
conflict,
lack
stringent
regulatory
actions,
inadequate
policy
government
frameworks,
community
awareness,
underlie
ineffective
management.
The
implementation
inclusive
coordinated
approaches
involving
stakeholders
different
backgrounds
interests,
governmental
non-governmental
organisations,
academia
essential
restoration
sustainable
by
adapting
mitigation
strategies.
Marine Policy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
138, P. 104996 - 104996
Published: Feb. 12, 2022
The
"blue
carbon"
concept
and
the
role
of
blue
carbon
stored
in
shallow
coastal
ecosystems
mitigating
climate
change
have
attracted
attention
worldwide.
In
addition
to
typical
ecosystems,
such
as
mangroves,
tidal
marshes,
seagrass
meadows,
macroalgal
beds
macroalgae
farming
are
also
gaining
recognition
potential
sinks.
Effective
policies
methodologies
important
for
conservation
expansion
sinks,
well
consequent
reduction
atmospheric
dioxide
(CO2).
One
most
effective
methods
is
offset
credit
schemes.
However,
date,
almost
all
schemes
been
implemented
mangroves
saltmarshes.
None
has
beds,
farming,
although
their
CO2
uptake
potentials
large.
Here,
we
review
three
projects
Japan.
We
show
crediting
(1)
Yokohama
City,
first
world;
(2)
Fukuoka
second
project
Japan;
(3)
Japanese
national
governmental
demonstration
project.
Furthermore,
highlight
characteristics
by
comparing
them
with
other
projects.
Finally,
discuss
need
accelerate
related
initiatives
future.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Cultural
ecosystem
services
(CES)
based
on
nature
experiences
substantially
contribute
to
public
health
and
human
well-being.
However,
CES’s
supply-demand
methodology
remains
scarcely
explored
the
coastal
beach,
demand
relating
preferences
has
not
been
sufficiently
unveiled
in
spatial
assessment.
Here,
we
selected
recreation
as
a
lens
of
CES
applied
knowledge
multi-source
big
data
better
reflect
preferences.
Point
Interests
(POIs)
refer
particularly
valuable
or
interesting
places.
We
proposed
integrate
POIs
social
media
(Weibo
check-in)
quantify
for
beach
(BRS).
also
used
socio-ecological
indicators
BRS’s
supply.
The
balance
BRS
was
further
identified
by
quadrant
analysis
coupling
coordination
degree.
Our
typical
zone,
Shenzhen
Dapeng
New
District,
Greater
Bay
Area
China.
Over
80%
beaches
study
area
exhibited
an
imbalanced
barely
balanced
services.
found
that
density
had
significant
influence
BRS.
Multi-source
(POIs
Weibo
provided
efficient,
low-cost,
across-scale
approach
preference
mapping
than
traditional
questionnaire
surveys.
framework
can
identify
with
support
sustainable
management.
Coastal
management
prioritizes
only
waste
prevention
sufficient
safety
signs
but
proper
infrastructure
development
sustainably
well-being
experiences.
Construction technologies and architecture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 3 - 9
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
construction
of
resilient
infrastructure
and
buildings
is
a
key
requirement
for
sustainable
cities
communities.
Tsunami
natural
hazard
that
can
have
devastating
impact
on
coastal
2010
Chile
2011
Great
East
Japan
tsunamis
changed
the
way
structural
engineers
estimate
design
loads
structures.
During
these
events,
protective
structures
waterfront
concrete
failed
to
sustain
tsunami
hydrodynamic
forces.
This
paper
demonstrates
performance
evaluation
numerically
simulated
case-study
tall
building
located
at
Karachi
belt
employing
ASCE
7-16
provisions.
Results
include
resilient-based
assessment
overall
individual
component
when
subjected
loadings
debris
damming
effects
due
active-sea
such
as
wooden
logs
shipping
containers.
