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regenerates the planet with mangrove restoration

We’re planting mangrove trees in Sumatra, Indonesia.


Mangrove restoration project location

Project stats

  • CO2 Carbon Capture

  • 90

  • On land biodiversity

  • 80

  • Underwater biodiversity

  • 90

  • Social Impact

  • 60

  • Gender equality

  • 60

Why plant mangrove trees?

Mangrove trees are one of the most efficient organic carbon storage options on the planet, holding three to five times more carbon than tropical upland forests. These trees lay deep underground roots where they store almost 75% of their carbon. Healthy mangroves also offer jobs for coastal communities while protecting against natural events such as hurricanes.

Why support Yagasu’s mangrove restoration projects?

Yagasu has over two decades of experience running mangrove restoration projects in coastal ecosystems. From the North Island to the Interior Groves, they plant a variety of mangrove species, which were cultivated in the local nursery and imported from East Java. Planting trees not only captures lots of carbon, it also creates habitats where wildlife can thrive.

Yagasu also helps the local communities by encouraging sustainable fishing and crab farming. This means they can earn a living without relying on jobs such as cutting down trees. Yagasu also supports a women’s artisanal mangrove project, as well as a silvofishery program.

Why it matters

Climate change is a threat to us all. And mangroves are one of our strongest allies in minimizing its impact on the planet. Working directly with the Aceh, North Sumatra, and Riau provinces, planting mangroves makes a difference by:

  • Shielding areas that are prone to extreme weather, such as cyclones and tsunamis
  • Protecting native wildlife which are threatened by deforestation
  • Absorbing and storing more carbon than other trees
  • Supporting livelihoods and the local economy while making local communities more resilient
  • Balancing land and aquatic ecosystems, so plants, animals, and nutrients can move between land and sea

Project Managers

Yagasu’s vision is to build a green and sustainable economy that creates a better planet for all. To achieve this, they’re passionate about regenerating the environment by restoring mangroves and coastal plants.

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Bambang Suprayogi

Owner & CEO

Bambang is the Owner & Executive Director of Yagasu. He has a background in environmental sciences, forest conservation and management, wetland survey and management, animal science, and economic-development study.

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Meilinda Suriani Harefa

Programme Director

Meilinda is an environmental fighter with 25 years of experience working for environmental organizations. In 2019, she received an award from the President of Indonesia for her mangrove restoration efforts. She went on to build YAKOPI in order to expand the ecological restoration area and improve the economy of coastal communities in an environmentally sustainable way.

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