Editorial: Indonesian mangrove ecology and the changing climate

We run the Research Topic with a specific goal to assess the breadth, depth and wealth of mangrove research in Indonesia and identify gaps in knowledge to support public policy-making processes concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation. The scope ofmangrove research encompasses field surveys on vegetation structure and composition, sediment characteristics, carbon stocks monitoring and greenhouse gas inventory, as well as mapping mangrove distribution across the diverse hydro-geomorphic settings characteristic of the archipelago. Although this Research Topic was focused on Indonesia, it welcomes contributions from researchers studying mangrove ecosystems in other regions. We aimed to address a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to variations in vegetation structure and composition of mangrove blue carbon ecosystems across the archipelago and beyond. We also look for the challenges and opportunities associated with blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Additionally, the resilience of low-lying coastal landscapes and mangrove blue carbon ecosystems in the face of sea level rise. This way, we can identify knowledge gaps that can inform and support public policy-making processes in the context of a changing global climate. Although the initial objectives of the Research Topic were not fully met, we encountered several interesting trends and facts worth considering for future research agenda and inclusion in policy discourses.

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

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2296-701X

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