World's Largest Coastal Regeneration Project May Soon Breathe Life into DubaiNow, a local firm named Urb is proposing a colossal coastal regener...
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Now, a local firm named Urb is proposing a colossal coastal regeneration project that aims to transform Dubai's shores with the planting of over 100 million mangrove trees, a move intended to fortify the city against erosion and rising sea levels.
DUBAI MANGROVES: THE WORLD’S LARGEST COASTAL REGENERATION
(Photo: Urb)
The Dubai Mangroves Project
Urb, the driving force behind projects like the Dubai Reefs and The Loop, has unveiled the Dubai Mangroves project as part of the Dubai 2040 Master Plan.
This initiative seeks to redefine coastal regeneration by integrating ecological preservation with urban development. Spanning a vast 72 kilometers of coastline, the Dubai Mangroves project is poised to become the world's largest coastal regeneration effort in hopes of positioning Dubai as a resilient city by 2040.
At the core of this ambitious endeavor are mangrove trees, renowned for their capacity to sequester carbon, safeguard coastal areas from erosion, and support marine life and food security.
Mangrove forests provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and mammals. These ecosystems support local fisheries, contributing to food security for coastal communities. Mangroves also filter water, improving its quality by trapping pollutants and sediment.
In short, mangrove trees are vital for ecological sustainability, and Urb's upcoming project wants to emphasize this.
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https://www.techtimes.com/articles/304279/20240503/world-largest-coastal-regeneration-project-breathe-life-dubai-soon.htmTaxonomy
- Coastal Engineering
- Coastal
- Climate Change Resilience
- Resilience city
- Resilient City Planning