Project Code
NP 2015-16
Organization
Ateneo De Manila University
Year
2015
Status
Ongoing
Amount
PHP 1,990,340.00
Names of Grantees
Severino G. Salmo III, PhD
Executive Summary
Mangroves play a vital role in climate change resiliency and adaptation to sea level rise, in part by preserving forest floor elevations and storing large amounts of carbon. Mangrove loss necessarily puts carbon stocks at risk, and consequently lowers resiliency to the effects of climate change. Using field experiments, ecological modeling, and meta-analysis, this project aims to assess the contribution of mangroves in the vulnerability and adaptation against climate change. The results of the study could aid in the improvement of mangrove restoration practices, in conserving natural stands, and in optimizing the capacity of mangroves to enhance resiliency against climate change.