Wetlands International's Building with Nature programme (2015-2021) restored mangroves in the coastal region of Demak, Indonesia, stabilising shorelines and revitalising livelihoods. Villagers are now restoring abandoned ponds into new aquaculture systems using the mangrove ecosystems. Associated Mangrove Aquaculture integrates aquaculture with forestry through the establishment of a mangrove greenbelt along the coastal areas of river estuaries. Watch the updates below.

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About the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 , led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade . Follow #GenerationRestoration.