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    Himansu Delhi 30.10.

    2024

    Q. With cyclones increasing in frequency and intensity, examine the ecological and socio-economic
    importance of mangroves in coastal areas in the context of disaster resilience.

    Mangroves play a crucial role by


    acting natural barriers to frequent
    and severe cyclones in coastal
    areas , contributing to ecological
    and socio-economic developments.

    Importance of Mangroves w.r.t


    Disaster Resilience:

    Ecological Importance:

    1. Biodiversity support to over


    1500 species of flora and fauna,
    of which 15 are threatened with
    extinction as per UNEP.
    2. Coastal protection by acting as
    natural barrier to storm surges,
    tsunami, tidal flood protecting
    coastal communities.
    3. Soil erosion prevention and
    water quality improvement by
    trapping sediments and nutrients
    in its roots,filtering pollutants
    4. Natural Carbon sink by
    absorbing large amounts of
    carbon dioxide from atmosphere.
    Socio-economic importance:
    Mangroves
    1. Mangrove forest products covers in

    provide for livelihoods of coastal


    communities.
    2. safe and favourable
    environment of mangroves gives
    rise to Fishery and aquaculture
    3. Mangrove-based ecotourism is a
    potentially valuable and
    sustainable source of income for
    local communities.
    4. Climate change mitigation
    through conservation and
    reforestation of mangroves which
    will enhance climate resilience in
    coastal regions.

    Threats to Mangroves: uncontrolled


    aquaculture, water pollution due to
    rivers, sea level rise due to climate
    change.

    Way forward: Conserving


    mangroves through Ramsar
    convention, MISHTI program by
    India to increase mangrove cover
    and tangible income.

    Mangroves are thus essential for


    both ecological health and socio-
    economic stability in coastal
    regions, making their conservation
    and restoration a priority in the
    face of climate change.

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