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Unlocking the secrets of mangrove conservation success (2019–2022)

Abstract:
Mangroves support fisheries, shoreline protection and carbon sequestration but are being lost rapidly. This project aims to identify social-economic conditions that enable effective conservation in mangrove ecosystems over multiple spatial scales. The project will use state of the art datasets and innovative modelling approaches to understand how factors such as population, governance and access to markets influences changes in mangrove extent and restoration success rates. Expected outcomes include implementation of more effective environmental programs and policy in Australia and overseas. This should provide significant benefits, including more cost-effective allocation of resources and increased delivery of ecosystem services.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Kate O'Brien

    Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Director of Teaching and Learning o
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Catherine Lovelock

    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Peter Mumby

    Professorial Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professorial Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council