Organisations involved
Implementer
Referring partner
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Our mission
Safeguarding the world's second-largest dugong population is a goal of the drive in the United Arab Emirates to restore beds of seagrass, the vegetarian dugong's preferred food, coral reefs and mangroves along the Gulf coast.
The initiative in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will improve conditions for many other plants and animals, including four species of turtle and three kinds of dolphin. Local communities will benefit from the revival of some of the 500 species of fish, as well as greater opportunities for eco-tourism.
Implementing Organisations
Classification
Region
West Asia
Organisation type
World Restoration Flagship
Ecosystem types
- Oceans and coasts
Hectares under restoration
7,500
ha
Funding Goal for 2030
$5,000,000.00
Restoration Goal for 2030
12,000
ha
Timeline
From
1 January 2022
to
Additional benefits
- Safeguards Biodiversity
- Supports Livelihoods
