Welcome to the page dedicated to the discussion of the recent natural disaster -TSUNAMI and its impact on the environment, particularly the coastal vegetation - MANGROVES.

We at Global Environment Centre is doing a compilation of information on the linkage between mangroves and the tsunami. There have been quite a lot of news how mangrove have save lives of the tsunami victims. Some statements from Indian groups indicating that mangrove protection and planting protected significant areas from Tsunami damage – and that mangrove planting should be incorporated into rehabilitation strategies. While on the other hand, the advocates for shrimp aquaculture think that mangroves have no positive role in withstanding the tsunami.

Currently, we are in the process of collating information from previous work on mangroves in relation to tsunamis and storms (how and to what extend is mangrove a positive buffer to the effect of tsunami) and make it available to policy makers and the media. We welcome any organization/individual that would be interested to be involved and contribute. We have uploaded those news and articles that we have gathered so far at the bottom of this page, please feel free to downlaod them.

We have also created a forum for discussion on this issue. ( Go to tsunami forum )

Any information related to the past or recent tsunami event in Asia with regard to mangrove and environmental impacts is much appreciated. Please contact Mr. Faizal Parish ( fparish@genet.po.my ) or David Lee ( david@genet.po.my ) . Looking forward to hear from you all. Thanks.   - David Lee

Photo gallery
ABC News Online
Images of the damage caused by an earthquake and tidal waves in Asia.  
 

To read more related issues, please visit

ABC News Website or 
Asia's Deadly Waves or
Digital Globe or
Satellite Images of Tsunami Affected Areas

News & Announcements more.. 09-Oct-2006 Scientists seek action to fix Asia's ravaged ecosystems NGOs are urging the international community to sustain the environment 09-Oct-2006 Loss Of Mangrove Forests Contributed To Greater Impact Of Tsunamis! As MAP's Co-Founder and Goldman Environmental Awardee, Mr. Pisit Charnsnah of Yadfon ... 26-Jun-2006 Marshland on road to recovery The state program is a partnership between the Transportation Department, the Department ... 25-Mar-2005 Tsunami Silt Threatens Indian Ocean's Coral Three months after the Indian Ocean tsunami, divers are still pulling mattresses and metal from ... 14-Feb-2005 Tsunami Impact: Conservationists Battle to Save Mangrove Patch When the Indian Ocean tsunami struck the coastlines of South and South-east Asia, areas with ...

Documents more.. 29-Oct-2005 The Asian Tsunami: A Protective Role for Coastal Vegetation 16-Feb-2005 The Tsunami and Coastal Wetlands - Recommendations for Action 11-Feb-2005 Tsunami & Coastal Wetlands -Recommendations for Action Proceeded from the Special Session on Tsunami and Coastal Wetlands, Asian Wetland Symposium, 9 ... 06-Jan-2005 Tsunami Risk and Countermeasure in Asia and Pacific Area Applicability of Greenbelt Tsunami Prevention in the Asia and Pacific Region 06-Jan-2005 Intergrating Community Activities Into Riverine Habitat Monitoring and Management In Lower Segama River, Sabah

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