Mangrove ecosystems provide a series of services, such as coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity support. Despite the growing popularity of restoration initiatives, many of them continue to show low long-term survival rates. The main cause for this is the disregard for hydrological and sedimentological constraints as well as poor monitoring protocols. This session aims to connect researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and others to combine ecological research, engineering principles, and coastal management experience. The empirical evidence, guidelines, and practical insights have the potential to subsidize the improvement of mangrove restoration strategies.
We invite submissions addressing, but not only, the following themes: 1) case studies and lessons learned; 2) hydrology and geomorphology; 3) restoration methodologies; 4) monitoring and blue carbon accounting; and 5) socio-ecological dynamics.