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Timor-Leste’s mangroves are making a powerful comeback thanks to the Coastal Resilience Program. Local NGO Konservasaun Flora no Fauna (KFF), supported by UNDP, has been at the forefront of restoring these vital ecosystems. Together, they have built a dedicated mangrove study center and a community-driven tourist site in Hera, engaging local residents in conservation efforts.
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In the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, young women are taking their long boards to the water, refusing to accept the idea that surfing is only for men.
Risma has been surfing since a very young age and, in the face of the challenges that come with being a woman pioneer in a male-dominated sport, she has reached a highly competitive level, and is inspiring a new generation of girls and young women to ride the waves.
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Ab-bandaans, a type of wetland, are one of the most important ecosystems in Iran. These wetlands serve as vital environments for the protection of biodiversity, indigenous culture, and related environmental and economic functions. In Northern Iran, these distinct wetland sites have been managed based on traditional knowledge for centuries.
In Buenos Aires' most vulnerable neighborhoods, many children encounter nature for the first time — and are deeply moved. Environmental lawyer, Ana Di Pangracio, shares emotional stories of young people experiencing Argentina's restored wetlands, a transformative initiative led by the Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN).
Fewer than 1,200 mature greater adjutant storks exist today, less than 1% of what they numbered a century ago. The dramatic decline in their population has been partly driven by the destruction of their natural habitat: wetlands. Discover the work of the zoologist Purmina Barman to guarantee its conservation.