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Sign in to searchThe Power of Mangroves over Seawalls
The successful buffering of Cyclone Dana by the mangrove forests around Bhitarkanika in Odisha has renewed attention on the role of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in protecting coastal communities from climate-related disasters.
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Mangroves are salt-tolerant coastal forests that serve as natural barriers against cyclones, storm
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Explore how mangrove forests provide superior coastal protection against cyclones compared to seawalls. Learn about ecosystem-based adaptation and India's MISHTI initiative.
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