An exclusive mangrove restoration session!
The “Restoring mangrove ecosystems of the UAE” project uses an ecosystem-based approach and is run through the “Priceless Planet Coalition”, an international initiative implemented by Mastercard in collaboration with Conservation International (CI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI), which aims to plant 100 million trees to restore global forest ecosystems.
In the UAE, Emirates Nature-WWF has selected different sites to restore mangroves, one of them being the Umm Al Quwain lagoon, in Umm Al Quwain. Umm Al Quwain lagoon is home to dense mangrove forests, rich biodiversity, as well as kayaking activities near beautiful lagoon-side beaches!
Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th of February, Emirates Nature-WWF will be organizing outreach and planting activities, which volunteers will be able to come and join.
The programme includes:
This type of fieldwork is physically challenging, it will be outdoors. Willingness to get dirty and have fun is vital as it gets really muddy in the mangroves!
Please note that this trip is not suitable for children under the age of 7. However, children can only attend upon requests and must be accompanied by adults. For such requests, please reach out to [email protected] .
9 Reviews
Yes really wonderful event , i am understand lot things
Good event, it could have been better if we could protect our hands while planting.
This is definitely one of those event where you see the impact you can make by doing simple (though you understand that before planting a lot of people worked hard to do scientific researches and calculations) thing. And it's really meditative experience. Definitely recommend it.
A well organized activity where we got the chance to learn about the mangroves ecosystem and contribute to the UAE's sustainability, while being out in nature and discovering hidden gems in the Emirates
A great day planting multiple seedlings ! Felt good contributing back to nature
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