26/07/2026
World Mangrove Day 2026: Protecting Sri Lanka's Mangroves for a Sustainable Future
World Mangrove Day, observed annually on 26 July, highlights the critical role of mangrove ecosystems in protecting coastlines, conserving biodiversity, supporting fisheries, enhance climate resilience, and storing blue carbon.
Mangrove conservation contributes directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), while also supporting SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (End Hunger) through sustainable livelihoods and food security.
Sri Lanka's mangrove ecosystems are invaluable natural assets that strengthen coastal resilience conserve biodiversity and sustain marine resources. Through the efforts of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, and other stakeholders, the country continues to promote the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of its mangrove ecosystems.
This World Mangrove Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to protecting and restoring Sri lanka’s mangroves for a resilient , sustainable future and to advancing the sustainable Development Goals through collective action.