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Extreme climate events can transform mangroves from carbon sinks to sources -report

Published 15:15 on May 23, 2025 / Last updated at 15:15 on May 23, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Short-term sea-level changes driven by climatic oscillations such as El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can trigger widespread mangrove dieback and reverse their role as carbon sinks, a study released Friday has found.
Short-term sea-level changes driven by climatic oscillations such as El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can trigger widespread mangrove dieback and reverse their role as carbon sinks, a study released Friday has found.


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