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International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems 2026 - July 26
📅 Published 28 Jul 2026 · July 2026
International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems 2026 - July 26
- Observed by: UNESCO on 26 July to promote mangrove conservation. Mangroves are unique land-sea ecosystems providing ecological, climatic, socio-economic benefits.
- 2026: 11th observance.
- Proclamation: UNESCO Resolution 38 C/66 during 38th General Conference 2015 declaring 26 July as day.
- First Observance: 26 July 2016.
- Tribute: Commemorates Hayhow Daniel Nanoto Greenpeace activist from Micronesia who died 26 July 1998 during protest for mangrove wetland restoration in Muisne Ecuador.
- UPSC Relevance: GS3 - Environment, Mangroves, Coastal ecosystems.
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