ILOILO CITY, July 19 (PIA) — Mangroves are efficient at keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Data from a study conducted here by USAID in partnership with the Iloilo City government showed that mangrove forest conservation can help reduce carbon emission.
The study determined the different types of mangroves present and estimated the amount of above- and below-ground biomass and carbon stored in the selected mangrove forests.
The results revealed that these mangrove forests can store more than 55,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of taking more than 11,600 cars off the road in a year.
The Iloilo city government said this information will be utilized to improve the implementation of its greenhouse gas management plan.
USAID Mission Director Dr. Susan Brems participated recently in a mangrove forest tour in Mandurriao District, Iloilo City.
The tour highlighted the partnership between USAID and the Iloilo City Government to advance low emission development through mangrove forest conservation. (JCM/LTP/PIA-Iloilo)