Observed on 26 July each year since 2016, following UNESCO’s 2015 declaration to protect mangrove ecosystems.

 ABOUT WORLD MANGROVE DAY

• Purpose: Recognizes the environmental and social importance of mangrove forests — including coastal protection, biodiversity support, carbon storage, and fisheries sustainability.
• Conservation Concern: Highlights the rapid global loss of mangroves — with some countries losing over 40%between 1980 and 2005; the overall decline rate is 3–5 times faster than other forests.
• 2025 Theme: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Future”, focusing on nature-based solutions for environmental sustainability.