Madagascar’s mangroves, often referred to as “blue forests”, are home to a rich abundance of marine life, sustain the livelihoods of thousands of people, shelter communities from storms, and store vast amounts of carbon. They are vital to wildlife and people. Yet, these multi-functional ecosystems are under threat from deforestation and overfishing. Since 1990, over 20% of Madagascar’s mangroves have been degraded and deforested, largely due to timber and charcoal harvesting, leading to erosion and the emission of stored carbon into the atmosphere.