Restoring Java's mangroves and preserving biodiversity
The project
NatureInternational aid
The MERCI project supports the restoration of mangroves in and around Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, while promoting the resilience and development of local communities and the conservation of biodiversity (notably the habitat of the iconic and endangered Javan rhino).
Action regions
Asia
25%
of the world's mangroves are located in Indonesia50
only Java rhinos remain in the wild570K
mangroves planted since 2020 to restore mangrovesUse of the money
Donations will fund the phase 2 of the MERCI project, with an expanded intervention including:
- the restoration of aquaculture ponds (active and inactive) by planting mangroves outside Ujung Kulon National Park (UNNP), extension to buffer zonesof UNNP with the development of agroforestry.
- the strengthening of actions to raise awareness among local communities, environmental education and the promotion of sustainable aquaculture models.
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Action regions
Asia
Earned labels
Sustainable development goals
