Mangrove restoration is often misunderstood as little more than planting trees. In reality, research shows that mass-planting campaigns frequently fail—especially when underlying ecological conditions such as hydrology and tidal flows are ignored. Effective, long-term restoration depends on creating the right conditions for natural regeneration and aligning strategies with ecosystem-based approaches.

This webinar, Beyond Planting: Rethinking Mangrove Restoration, will address these common misconceptions and explore how funding models and KPIs centered on “trees planted” can unintentionally misguide efforts. Experts will share why restoring natural processes is often more impactful than large-scale planting, and how shifting both practices and metrics can lead to more resilient ecosystems, better community outcomes, and higher-integrity investments.