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Koh Rong National Marine Park: A first for Cambodia

Koh Rong, Cambodia 14 May 2018

Country: Cambodia

Topic: Civil Society Engagement, Coastal Governance, Marine Protected Areas ...

On 8 February 2018, the Cambodian government announced the establishment of the Koh Rong National Marine Park (NMP) – a first for the country. The park covers over 52,000ha – an area two thirds the size of Bangkok – along the coast of Preah Sihanouk ...    

Mangroves against the storm

Global 16 Nov 2017

Country: Global

Topic: Climate change, Coastal Governance, Reef to Ridge

"By digging their roots in tropical shores, mangroves not only defend against rising tides and extreme weather, but they have the potential to change the storm itself."    

Blue Economy for Climate Change Resilience: Towards Partnerships and Collaboration

Bangkok, Thailand 20 Nov 2015

Country: Thailand

Topic: Climate change, Coastal Governance, Community Resilence ...

On 23 November 2015, representatives from 11 countries, experts from international agencies, civil society and NGOs will come together for a thematic consultation on the “Blue Economy for Climate Change Resilience: Towards Partnerships and Collaborat...    

Ecosystems across Borders: MFF at the World Parks Congress 2014

Sydney, Australia 18 Nov 2014

Country: Asia Region, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam

Topic: Community Resilence, Reef to Ridge, Strategies for Management

MFF recently took part in the IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia, an event that takes place only once every 10 years, and which focuses on conservation and management of the world's Protected Areas. More than 5,000 people gathered to atte...    

10th NCB Meeting, MFF Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan 21 Aug 2013

Country: Pakistan

Topic: Knowledge for Management, Strategies for Management, Reef to Ridge ...

9th NCB Inaugural Ceremony and Meeting, MFF Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan 25 Apr 2013

Country: Pakistan

Topic: Civil Society Engagement, Capacity Building, Knowledge for Management ...

9th MFF Regional Steering Committee meeting emphasizes enhanced regional cooperation- Bangladesh inducted as the 9th MFF member country.

Karachi, Pakistan 18 Nov 2012

Country: Asia Region, Global

Topic: Strategies for Management, Knowledge for Management, Reef to Ridge ...

The 9th Regional Steering Committee of the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) initiative was held in Karachi, Pakistan from 18 - 22 November 2012. Representatives of the eight MFF member countries, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri La...    

Biosphere reserve, Coastal Protection&Community-based Mangrove Management in Thailand

Phang Nga, Thailand 12 Mar 2012

Country: Thailand

Topic: Knowledge for Management, Reef to Ridge, Capacity development

Follow the learning journey along the coasts of Thailand with 15 officials from Sri Lanka in March 2012 and 17 officials from Kiang Giang Province, Vietnam in June 2012. Community based organizations in Phuket, Phang Nga, Ranong provinces and Departm...