World Atlas of MangrovesLaunching ceremony atLaunching ceremony at

CBD COP 10, Nagoya

Why are mangroves important?

Mangroves are growing in 123 tropical and subtropical

Why are mangroves important?

Mangroves are growing in 123 tropical and subtropical countries; 73 species recognized as “true” mangroves20% decline in last 25 years due mainly to conversion and coastal development 3-4 times faster than terrestrial forestcoastal development, 3 4 times faster than terrestrial forest types, lengthy recovery periods requiredHigh economic values and benefits, especially to coastal peoplepeople

Estimated economic value of US$2,000-9,000/ha/year where mangroves are extensiveForest products (timber, charcoal, firewood, etc.) and non-timber productsSustaining fishery resourceCoastal protection Providing recreation and environmental education sitesReducing carbon emissionseduc g ca bo e ss o s

Details of project implementationFunded by ITTO (Japanese Government grant; in-kind

t ib ti f t )contributions from partners)Implemented by ISME 5 partner organizations

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB)UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)United Nations University-International Network on Water, yEnvironment & Health (UNU-INWEH)With support of The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

AuthorsDr. Mark Spalding (TNC)Dr. Mark Spalding (TNC)Dr. Mami Kainuma (ISME)Lorna Collins (TNC)

Map preparationFAO (Geospatial Unit of the Land and Water Divison (NRL);FAO (Geospatial Unit of the Land and Water Divison (NRL); support from Global Land Cover Network (GLCN) and the Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS))UNEP-WCMC

Contributions and inputs by more than 100 mangroveContributions and inputs by more than 100 mangrove experts from around the world

Importance of the AtlasImportance of the AtlasFirst recent global assessment of mangrove status (extent and management)

Accurate data from satellite imagery analysis compiled to serve as a baseline for the future gain/loss assessmentserve as a baseline for the future gain/loss assessment

Recent reliable coverage of 99% of world mangroves

Besides distribution maps assessment for use threatsBesides distribution maps, assessment for use, threats, management, etc. in each country

Shrimp ponds in Ecuador

Contents of the AtlasIntroduction

Mangrove Ecosystems Case studies: 10 caseMangrove EcosystemsMangroves and PeopleMapping Mangroves

Regional chapters

Case studies: 10 case studies covering regional issues usages and sustainable

Eastern and Southern AfricaThe Middle EastSouth AsiaSoutheast Asia

sustainable managements

Maps: 129 full colored maps including 65 fullSoutheast Asia

East AsiaAustralia and New ZealandPacific IslandsNorth and Central America

maps including 65 full page maps

Photos: over 200 photosNorth and Central America and the CaribbeanSouth AmericaWest and Central Africa

Length: total 319 pages

Annexes Species descriptions and range maps N ti l i li tNational species listsNational statistics

Index

Mangrove distribution by region

World Mangrove DistributionTotal 150,000 km2

North and CentralAmerica2240214.7%

South America2388315.7%

km2

km2

West and CentralAfrica

South East Asia5104933.5%

km2

km2East Asia215

0.1%A t li /N

South Asia

2004013.2% Middle East

6240.4%

km2

km2

Australia/NewZealand101716.7%

103446.8% East and South

Africa79175.2%

Pacific Ocean57173.8%

km2

km2

km2

km2

Diversity of mangrove species

S th t A i i t diSouth-east Asia is most diverse mangrove region

Example of distribution map:Example of distribution map: Borneo Island

Future workt d F h d S i h i f•to produce French and Spanish versions for

wider dissemination of the information; possible publication of policy brief and website p p p yfor updates; funds required

•to produce Atlas summary through specialto produce Atlas summary through special issue of ITTO Tropical Forest Update (TFU)

www.itto.int