The Kuwait Environment Protection Society, through its member Dr. Wafaa Behbehani, affirmed that \u201ccelebrating the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, which falls on July 26th each year, represents a global occasion to highlight the importance of these unique ecosystems and their vital role in protecting coastlines, preserving biodiversity, and supporting efforts to combat climate change.\u201d Dr. Behbehani stated that \u201cmangrove forests are among the most productive coastal ecosystems, providing numerous environmental and economic services. They act as a natural barrier, limiting coastal erosion and mitigating the effects of waves and storms, in addition to their high capacity for absorbing and storing large quantities of carbon, making them among the most important natural systems contributing to reducing the repercussions of climate change.\u201d She added that \u201cmangrove forests constitute natural habitats for many marine organisms, birds, and fish, contributing to supporting fish stocks and enhancing food security, as well as their role in maintaining ecological balance and the sustainability of natural resources.\u201d She pointed out that \u201cprotecting coastal ecosystems requires concerted efforts between government agencies, civil society organizations, and researchers, through the implementation of protection and rehabilitation programs, support for scientific studies, and raising environmental awareness about the importance of preserving these vital systems.\u201d Dr. Wafaa Behbehani, a member of the Environment Society, concluded her statement by emphasizing that \u201ccelebrating this international occasion renews the call to strengthen social responsibility towards the environment and to establish a culture of preserving natural resources, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring a healthy and safe environment for current and future generations.\u201d.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society, through its member Dr. Wafaa Behbehani, affirmed that \u201ccelebrating the International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves, which falls on July 26th each year, represents a global occasion to highlight the importance of these unique ecosystems and their vital role in protecting coastlines, preserving biodiversity, and supporting efforts to combat climate change.\u201d Dr. Behbehani added, [\u2026]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12586,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[133,135],"class_list":["post-12584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-kac-calendar","tag-kac-celebration"],"yoast_head":"\n