Successful Consultation and Dissemination Workshop on Community-Based Plastic Waste Management in Mangrove Ecosystems in Indonesia

Throughout the workshop, participants shared insights gained from the pilot project, which aims to support mangrove conservation by mobilising local communities for clean-up activities across Indonesia. The discussions highlighted the severe impact of plastic pollution on these vital ecosystems, which serve as natural filtering systems that can control various forms of pollution, acting as carbon sinks and reservoirs, reducing adverse impacts of climate change, and providing protection from natural disasters.

This initiative marks an important step towards addressing plastic pollution in mangrove ecosystems and reinforces the collective responsibility to preserve these essential habitats for future generations.