Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som celebrated the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem by planting more than 200 mangrove seedlings.

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) holiday celebrated every year on July 26 since 2016.

Now in its eighth year, the special commemorative day aims to raise awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and use.

Mangroves play a crucial role in stabilising coastlines, supporting diverse wildlife and serving as carbon sinks that mitigate climate change effects.

“At Zulal Wellness Resort, we are committed to environmental sustainability and the preservation of our natural resources,” said General Manager Holger Glaser.

“By planting 200 new mangrove seedlings, we endeavour to restore and expand nature in Al Ruwais and in surrounding areas.

“We will continue to contribute and give back to the community in whatever part we can do. Especially in preserving and maintaining valuable nature in a more sustainable way by fostering an eco-friendly mindset among our employees and guests.”

In line with the UN’s sustainable development goals, sustainability is at the heart and soul of Zulal Wellness Resort where the Qatari mangroves are honoured at the resort’s dedicated mangrove education centre which teaches guests about the biological value of the mangrove ecosystem.

Guests are invited to plant their own mangrove trees and learn about the importance of conservation. This activity is designed to deepen the knowledge of all guests and, particularly, to educate children on the importance of sustainability.

As a Chiva-Som property, Zulal Wellness Resort believes that personal wellbeing goes hand-in-hand with the health of the environment. The resort is committed to sustainability and minimising environmental impact by lowering energy use, maximising sustainable resources and recycling.

Mangroves play a vital role in protecting the coastal ecosystems they inhabit. They serve as a physical barrier to erosion and flooding; filter water, thereby improving its quality; and provide shelter to a diverse array of marine life.

In the past half-century, however, they have diminished rapidly worldwide due to coastal development and altered land use.

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