School children learning about mangrove planting techniques. © Raks Thai Foundation / CARE
Protecting coastal livelihoods in Thailand
In heavily populated coastal areas of Thailand, high levels of erosion due to environmental degradation are exacerbated by climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels and increased storm surge. The resulting intrusion of saltwater into shallow freshwater areas causes significant change to ecosystems and disrupts the livelihoods of those dependent upon…