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The tsunami brought new dimensions to the World Conservation Union’s regional activities. In Thailand and Sri Lanka in particular, work on ecological and social assessments has proved useful to other organisations and government agencies involved in post-tsunami rehabilitation. IUCN is also spearheading the campaign to popularise the value of mangroves as a source of livelihoods and as a protection against wave and flood damage to infrastructure.

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Conservation and restoration

Mangrove restoration in Thailand

Biodiversity conservation

Protected areas

Coastal ecosystems

Greening reconstruction

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Sustainable livelihoods

Boats

Food security

Reduced vulnerability

Value addition

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Environmental law

Coastal fishing, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Resource rights

Land use

Harmonising existing law

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Disaster management

Disaster caused by the Cahoacán River swelling after the passage of tropical storm Stand in October 2005.

Integrated risk management

Public awareness and education

Warning systems

Community approaches

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Environmental economics

Artisanal fishing in mangroves area, Chiapas, Mexico

Valuation

Sustainable financing

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