National Seminar on Mangroves and Coastal Forests 2026
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Coastal resilience
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Coastal wetland conservation
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Healthy Wetland Nature
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Wetland agriculture and fisheries
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Wetland values, status and trends
Published on: September 08, 2026
Tags: Sustainable Blue Economy, Mangrove Conservation, Research & Development, Strategic Collaboration
In conjunction with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) and the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), in collaboration with the Kedah State Forestry Department (JPNK), organized the Seminar Hutan Paya Laut dan Pesisiran Pantai Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2026 on August 24 at Raia Hotel & Convention Centre, Alor Setar, Kedah.
The theme of the seminar was “Mangrove Forest Ecosystems Towards Blue Economy Sustainability” (Ekosistem Hutan Paya Laut ke Arah Kelestarian Ekonomi Biru). The event served as a timely reminder that healthy mangroves support local fisheries, promote coastal tourism, and provide livelihoods for millions of people.
The event was attended by key stakeholders involved in mangrove conservation and protection, including local government agencies, researchers, academics, NGOs, and community-based organizations. A total of 12 papers were presented during the one-day seminar, covering topics such as coastal erosion management, mangrove ecosystem restoration, blue carbon sequestration, and community-led conservation strategies.
Wetlands International was invited as one of the speakers and presented on the topic “Building with Nature (BwN): Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Protection and Community Resilience,” highlighting practical insights and field outcomes from the Tanjung Kepah Mangrove Action Project (TKMAP).
The seminar highlighted the need for cross-sectoral collaboration to safeguard Malaysia’s coastal ecosystems. By aligning nature-based solutions with the Blue Economy framework, stakeholders can help ensure that coastal restoration efforts provide long-term ecological benefits while also supporting local communities.
News article was contributed by Intern Ms Rina Sapiah.
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