Tác phẩm Mangrove Forest Belt in Kiên Giang Province

- Tác giả: Catalin Chitu

- Ngày tham dự: 15/10/2024

- Mã bài dự thi: 607338

- Link tác phẩm dự thi: https://happy.vietnam.vn/contest/gallery-contest-2024/submission/607338

Lời giới thiệu: Stretching along 59 kilometers of coastline in Kiên Giang province, Vietnam, the An Biên & An Minh districts boast a vital 4,000 hectares of mangrove forests. These coastal protectors are critical for the well-being of the region, but face significant threats. Unfortunately, the mangrove belt is shrinking at an alarming rate of 20 meters annually due to a combination of factors. Urban development, powerful storms, and coastal erosion all contribute to the loss of this vital ecosystem. Additionally, unsustainable practices like shrimp farming, saltwater intrusion, and excessive wood extraction exacerbate the situation. The consequences of this loss are far-reaching. Increased coastal erosion threatens not only the remaining mangroves but also sea dikes and agricultural land. This can displace residents and disrupt livelihoods across tens of thousands of hectares. Fortunately, local authorities recognize the importance of the mangroves. Embankment projects to prevent landslides are ongoing, but the primary focus is on mangrove restoration. Since 2010, the Kien Giang government has successfully spearheaded the planting of hundreds of hectares of new mangrove forests. This large-scale initiative offers a glimmer of hope for the future of the coastline and the communities that depend on it.