61 Sustainability Report 2024 Fostering Action on Climate Change Fostering Responsible Supply Chain Fostering An Inclusive Workplace GRI Content Index Mangrove Restoration in Libreville, Gabon The initiative successfully led to a 58.3% survival rate of young Rhizophora plants, confirming their ability to adapt to local conditions. The project improved coastal resilience, restored ecological balance, and promoted sustainable land use. Additionally, community involvement fostered awareness about the importance of mangroves, strengthening long-term conservation efforts. Our mangrove restoration initiatives in Gabon benefitted local communities that rely on mangroves for coastal protection and livelihoods, supported government agencies in supporting biodiversity initiatives, and positively engaged volunteers in restoration and monitoring. The degradation of mangrove ecosystems in Gabon, particularly in the Angondjé-Ntom region, posed a significant threat to biodiversity, coastal protection, and local livelihoods. Unsustainable land use, pollution, and climate change had led to habitat loss and declining mangrove populations, necessitating urgent intervention. At Arise IIP, we launched the Angondje-Ntom Mangrove Project as part of our broader sustainability strategy. In 2024, a mangrove nursery was established, harvesting over 8,400 seeds of Rhizophora, Avicennia, and Laguncularia species. The project focused on reforestation efforts, with 2,140 Rhizophora plants nurtured and planted in nurseries. Activities included nursery infrastructure repairs, soil-planting tests to ensure plant adaptation, and continuous monitoring systems for survival rate assessments. To enhance local participation, 30 community visits and an awareness campaign were conducted, engaging 53 volunteers, including representatives from GSEZ and Direction Générale des Ecosystèmes Aquatiques (DGEA).
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