Sri Lanka’s prime minister has said mangroves’ ability to swiftly absorb carbon make the forests vital in the fight against climate change. His comments come on a day marking the first anniversary of a project to protect all of nation’s mangroves. As well as storing carbon, the forests provide habitat for fish and protect communities from tsunamis and cyclones. Also on Tuesday – World Mangrove Day – Sri Lanka’s president will open the world’s first…
Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat
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