Mangrove planting days with young people to restore degraded coastlines, Papua New Guinea
In Gaire village,
Papua New Guinea
, groups of youth are restoring degraded mangrove areas along their coastline.
As mangroves grow they absorb carbon dioxide, offsetting some of the emissions that ARO project partners have unavoidably contributed to the climate crisis. At a local level, this action provides further benefits. As the seedlings grow they will restore this vital ecosystem, strengthening the land along the coastline and rivers, and providing economic and community benefits.
A mangrove-planting day starts with travelling to areas with overcrowded mangroves. Here, seedlings are collected before the group then returns to Gaire, planting the seedlings in open areas that have become degraded or are particularly vulnerable to tides and flooding.
Roy, youth worker, Ola Fou alumni, and project co-ordinator, has ample opportunity to pass on his passion for environmental care, conversations about the environment and responsibility for the future take on a new depth when wading through mud.
The details
The first stage of this project will sponsor 1000 seedlings.
Seedlings cost $4 NZD each. This is paid out over the first year of planting, with the young person responsible receiving at least half. Donations to overseas projects are not eligible for tax deduction.
All ARO projects will have an independent verifier local to the region to monitor progress and outcomes.
