Indonesian village opts to protect mangroves, preserve livelihoods

Mongabay
By Philip JacobsonAug 28, 2015, 1:05 pm96 pts
Preserving mangrove forests is instrumental to bringing down emissions rates in Indonesia, a leading carbon polluter. Residents of Deaga village in North Sulawesi province also believe it is key to safeguarding their economy. In May, the village agreed to conserve 150 hectares of mangroves its residents…

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