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In 2024, a Dubai developer proposed a 72-km mangrove wall with 100 million trees: Why their tangled roots would shield beaches from waves and erosion

Mangroves are important natural protectors of the coast. In 2024, Dubai-based urban sustainability company URB unveiled a concept for a 72-kilometre mangrove corridor along parts of Dubai's coastline. While the proposal has not been implemented, it reflects the growing use of nature-based solutions to strengthen coastal resilience against climate change and sea-level rise.

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