Global Mangrove Alliance PH

A national chapter of the Global Mangrove Alliance. The group aims to halt loss, restore half, and double protection of the Philippines’ mangroves. 🌿

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Our oceans, coasts, and mangroves are deeply connected. Protecting one means protecting them all.

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Today, we celebrate the ocean—the lifeblood of our planet and the foundation of countless communities, cultures, and livelihoods. But protecting our oceans starts long before the shoreline.

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Mangroves are a vital part of our interconnected marine ecosystems. They serve as nurseries for fish and marine life, filter pollutants, protect coastlines from storms, and store vast amounts of carbon that help combat climate change.

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As we mark #WorldOceansDay, we also recognize the urgent need to strengthen protection for our coastal ecosystems. The passage of the National Coastal Greenbelt Act is a crucial step toward safeguarding mangroves and other coastal habitats across the Philippines.

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One concrete way we can help is by advocating for the passage of the National Coastal Greenbelt Act; a crucial step toward securing the future of our coastal ecosystems and the life they sustain.

#WorldEnvironmentDay
#CoastalGreenbeltNow
#PassTheNCGActNow

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Representing Filipino young mangrove advocates at the House of Representatives’ Climate Change Committee deliberations on the National Coastal Greenbelt Act, Mangrove Matters PH Executive Director Leo Anthony Castro called for intergenerational responsibility.

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Last May 23, Wetlands International Philippines and Mangrove Matters PH joined the Youth Forum on Wetlands and Ocean Resilience for the Philippines’ 2026 Month of the Ocean at Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park.

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One concrete way we can help is by advocating for the passage of the National Coastal Greenbelt Act; a crucial step toward securing the future of our coastal ecosystems and the life they sustain.

#BiodiversityDay
#CoastalGreenbeltNow
#PassTheNCGActNow

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On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we celebrate our mangrove forests — vital ecosystems teeming with life; they serve as nurseries, shelters, and lifelines for biodiversity both above and below the water.

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As this year’s theme reminds us, “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” protecting and restoring mangroves is one of the strongest local actions we can take for our planet. These forests not only sustain biodiversity, but also store carbon and strengthen climate resilience.

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#CoastalGreenbeltNow #PassNCGActNow

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This morning, the Global Mangrove Alliance Philippines participated in the initial deliberation of the proposed Integrated Coastal Management Act and National Coastal Greenbelt Act before the House Committee on Climate Change.

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Dr. Annadel Cabanban of Wetlands International Philippines, Von Hernandez of Oceana Philippines, Frances Camille Rivera of Oceanus Conservation, and Leo Anthony Castro of Mangrove Matters PH delivered statements highlighting the urgent need for a standalone NCG Act.

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Despite earlier challenges, the energy in the room proved one thing: when it comes to protecting and restoring our mangroves, tuloy-tuloy ang laban. 🌊

Swipe through to see some moments from the workshop 📸

#MangroveBreakthrough #PHMangroveAlliance #NatureBasedSolutions

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Still riding the momentum from the Philippine Mangrove Conference 🌿

Mobilizing the Mangrove Breakthrough in the Philippines: Country Proposition Development Workshop brought together key stakeholders last April 29–30 at Microtel by Wyndham UP Technohub, and it was worth it.

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We worked on identifying priority mangrove landscapes, shaping key interventions, and mapping out pathways for sustainable financing; all towards a shared vision for the Philippines.

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Grateful for the beautiful music and energy of PUP Harana String Co. at the Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 welcome dinner. ��

Your performance reminded us how art and advocacy can inspire action for our coastal ecosystems. 🌿

Maraming salamat! 🤍