Mangrove reforestation and local development

Indonesia alone is home to ¼ of the world’s mangroves. On a global scale, this coastal tropical forest has been identified as a key forest for regulating the world’s climate, thanks to its carbon storage capacity.  

About 100 kilometers from the future Indonesian capital, the Mahakam Delta and Adang Bay are essential coastal ecosystems, now threatened by erosion and intensive aquaculture. To preserve this unique biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of populations, Planète Urgence is deploying an integrated program of ecological restoration and community development.

“Restoring mangroves means restoring a balance: between nature, livelihoods and the ability of communities to resist climate crises.” — Planète Urgence  

With the support of its partners, the association is piloting the reforestation of 50 hectares of mangroves, mobilizing residents through community nurseries and specific training. The initiative is also implementing pilot plots of silvo-pisciculture, combining tree cultivation and sustainable aquaculture, to demonstrate the benefits of practices that combine environmental protection and productivity.

At the same time, women’s groups are being supported to develop their skills in financial management and seafood promotion, in order to strengthen their economic autonomy. An environmental awareness program is also being conducted in schools and villages.

This project contributes to the emergence of more robust local governance regarding coastal resources, while improving the living conditions of local communities.

Committed to the preservation and restoration of tropical forests, the Michelin Corporate Foundation has joined Planète Urgence to support this initiative, which brings long-term ecological, social, and economic co-benefits.