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Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Training Manual
The "Regional training manual on Disaster risk reduction for coastal zone manager" was prepared by the Asian Disaster and Preparedness Center (ADPC) / and UNEP with financial contributions from UN ISDR and the EC-AIDCO.
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| Mangroves for the Future |
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) is a partnership-based initiative promoting investments in coastal ecosystems that support sustainable development. MFF provides a collaborative platform for the many countries, sectors and agencies tackling the challenges to coastal ecosystem conservation and livelihood sustainability and is helping them to work towards a common goal.
Take a visual tour and discover MFF for yourself!
MFF builds on a history of coastal management efforts before and after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, especially the call to sustain the momentum and partnerships generated by the immediate post-tsunami response. After focusing initially on the countries worst-affected by the tsunami – India, Indonesia, Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Thailand – MFF has now expanded to include Pakistan and Viet Nam. MFF will also continue to reach out to other countries in the region facing similar challenges, with the overall aim of promoting an integrated, ocean-wide approach to coastal area management.
MFF seeks to achieve demonstrable results through regional cooperation, national programme support, private sector engagement and community action. This is being realized through concerted actions and projects to generate and share knowledge more effectively, empower institutions and communities, and enhance the governance of coastal ecosystems. |
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The beauty of Aloe vera - Recently, in a bid to help reduce fishing and other ecosystem pressures around Puttalam lagoon, located on Sri Lanka's north-west coast, an Aloe vera cultivation project was introduced to the women of the local fisher communities.
Watch more films from MFF!
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Although MFF has chosen mangroves as its flagship ecosystem, the initiative embraces all coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs, estuaries, lagoons, wetlands, beaches and seagrass beds. Its management strategy is based on specific national and regional needs for long-term sustainable management of coastal ecosystems. These priorities, as well as newly emerging issues, are reviewed regularly by the MFF Regional Steering Committee to ensure that MFF continues to be a highly relevant and responsive initiative.
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