(Unila): In order to increase biodiversity of Mangrove University of Lampung through Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) planted additional 1000 mangrove plants in Mangrove Center With the Theme “Increasing Biodiversity of Mangrove Margasari Village in supporting Mangrove Ecotourism through planting of Mangrove” the event was attended by Rector of Unila Prof Director of Collaboration Development and International Affairs Cipta Ginting few officials from East Lampung and two researchers from Japan including Yoshie Yamazaki In his speech Hasriadi said Unila that have been accredited A at the national level the green campus has been targeting to go international one of them by developing a program of ecosystem improvement of mangrove plants in Mangrove Center East Lampung “We hope that the world could recognize that if you want to study Mangrove forest From there it will be out of international research that will contribute to the database of world’s Mangrove forest It will indirectly revive unila internationally,” he said Mangrove forest is very attractive to be studied because since intensive management between Unila there is an increase of Mangrove area every year Evident from the area of Mangrove land which was originally about 700 hectares is now become more than 800 hectares And it is an achievement in building and managing Mangrove I hope this forest of Mangrove can continue to develop into tourist destinations that have value for domestic and foreign tourists Bureau of Planning and Public Relations Bureau of Academic and Student Affairs Bureau of General and Finance Institutions and Technical Implementation Units Antara Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has set a target to rehabilitate 200 ha of mangrove forests in several coastal regions across Indonesia this year KKP planned to improve the condition of mangrove ecosystem by planting mangrove trees in 200 hectare areas in 12 locations across the country in 2020 KKP's Director General of Marine Space Management (PRL) "One of the priority locations is in East Lampung with planned planting areas covering 40 hectares namely in Margasari Village and Sriminosari Village," he noted Rehabilitation of mangrove plants is aimed to ward off abrasion and improve marine ecosystems the locations are also expected to become ecotourism areas that can provide alternative livelihoods for coastal communities Based on the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) the ministry has been mandated to carry out coastal rehabilitation efforts through mangrove tree planting in a total of 1,800 ha areas by 2024 The ministry also plans to develop mangrove paths and learning centers for coastal ecosystem restoration in 10 districts and cities in 2021 Director of Coastal and Small Islands Utilization Muhammad Yusuf highlighted that mangrove forests could store abundant blue carbon reserves in addition to their main function as a coastal buffer system from abrasion due to waves and rising sea levels "Indonesia is home to 23 percent of the world's mangroves Mangroves play an important role as a global carbon controller and an important ecosystem controlling marine ecosystems," he said mangrove forests in Indonesia cover 3.49 million hectares totally but 52 percent or 1.82 million hectares of them are in damaged condition He called on the community to protect mangroves, to use the mangrove ecosystem in a wise manner and to maintain its sustainability because the mangrove ecosystem is very vulnerable and the ecosystem is limited Read: Indonesia Calls for Mangrove Protection during Intl Panel Two Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in Barumun Sanctuary, Symbolize Hope for Conservation Indonesia, France Forge Partnership for Sustainable Mining Practices Argentina Hit by Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake, Three Aftershocks Follow Indonesia's EV Ambitions Cause 26,837 Hectares of Deforestation, Greenpeace Warns 2025 Earth Day Action in Jakarta Sees Reduction of Carbon Emissions Our Ocean, Our Action: The 10th Our Ocean Conference Opens in Busan, Korea UNAIR Professor Suggests This Solution to Overcome Microplastics Impact BMKG Explains Why Turkey is Prone to Frequent Earthquakes Jakarta Governor Calls for One-Hour Lights-Off in Support of Earth Day Climate Expert Identifies Main Triggers Behind Earth's Surface Warming Indonesian Govt Bans Timber Extraction in Mangrove Ecosystems Impactful Steps for a Sustainable Coastline: Clean Up and Dissemination in Muaragembong Indonesian President Shows Mangrove Conservation to 2024 World Water Forum Delegates Suriname Join Hands for Coastal Protection List of 15 Nature Tourism Destinations in Jakarta Indonesian Govt Urges Youths to Plant More Trees to Deal with Climate Change Impact The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era Prabowo to Host Cambodian Senate President This Afternoon Sistine Chapel Prepares for the Election of New Pope Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election JYP Entertainment Apologizes for DAY6 Concert Chaos in Jakarta AJI, UNESCO Declare Commitment to Support Digital Security of Student Press BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia 10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List 10 Recommended Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations in the United States Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? 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