Safeguarding climate-resilient mangroves requires only a moderate increase in the global protected area

Key Points

• Safeguarding climate-resilient mangroves enhances ecosystem diversity, which is crucial for ecological balance.
• A moderate increase in the global protected area can lead to significant benefits for both biodiversity and climate resilience.
• Analysis focuses on protected areas to assess their impact on the health of mangrove ecosystems.
• Highlights the importance of conservation strategies in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.