Global Mangrove Trust is a Singapore-based non-profit organization dedicated to leading the preservation and regeneration of mangroves worldwide. The diverse team—comprising innovators, educators, and environmentalists—operates under the guidance of an esteemed advisory board of forward-thinking individuals and organizations. Driven by a blend of urgency and hope, their mission is to develop self-financing regenerative easements to protect all mangrove ecosystems globally. These critical habitats are not only essential for combating climate change but also provide significant socio-economic benefits to local communities. By collaborating with local impact partners and leading teams across the globe, they ensure that families and businesses are actively involved in community-based mangrove forestry.
Aligned with twelve of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, they strive to create a sustainable and equitable world where mangroves thrive and communities prosper. Global Mangrove Trust committed to transparency and ethical behavior in the receiving and distributing of sponsorship funds. They use open-sourced technology to ensure transparency, efficiency and accessibility for all in fulfilling the role as stewards at the center of a network for sustainable development and mangrove forestry.
The Global Mangrove Trust (GMT) employs a combination of advanced technologies and community-driven approaches to restore, protect, and monitor mangrove ecosystems. They use blockchain to provide transparency and accountability in its restoration projects. Every mangrove planted is tracked using this technology, ensuring that donors and stakeholders can verify where their contributions are going and the impact they are making. GMT utilizes satellite data and remote sensing technologies to monitor mangrove restoration progress and ecosystem health. The integration of remote sensing allows for real-time or near-real-time data collection, which improves decision-making and adaptive management strategies for mangrove conservation. GMT emphasizes the involvement of local communities in mangrove planting and conservation. By training and employing local residents, GMT helps ensure the long-term success of restoration projects while also providing sustainable livelihoods. GMT’s mangrove restoration efforts often involve direct planting of mangrove seedlings in areas that have been degraded or deforested. This method helps accelerate the natural recovery of mangrove ecosystems. Appropriate mangrove species are selected based on local environmental conditions, such as tidal patterns, soil types, and salinity. This ensures the best chance of survival and growth for the planted trees. GMT works with governments, NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector to implement large-scale restoration projects. These collaborations help leverage expertise, funding, and resources, making their projects more impactful and sustainable.
