How a spiritual practice is preserving Benin’s mangroves

Mongabay
Jul 14, 2026, 11:46 pm194 ptsTrendingTop
In the West African nation of Benin, Vodun, an ancient spiritual religion rooted in a deep connection between humans and nature, has become a primary tool for protecting the country’s disappearing mangroves. By invoking the authority of the Zangbéto deity, local communities and conservationists create…

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