Alfredo Quarto, Autor bei Urbanet

About Alfredo Quarto

Alfredo Quarto is a veteran campaigner with over 40 years of experience in organizing and writing on the environment and human rights issues. Formerly an aerospace engineer, his experiences range over many countries and several environmental organizations, with a long-term focus on forestry, indigenous cultures, human rights. Prior to MAP, he was the director of the Ancient Forest Chautauqua, a multimedia traveling forum with events in 30 West Coast cities on behalf of old-growth forests and indigenous dwellers. Alfredo has published numerous popular articles, book chapters, and conference papers on mangrove forest ecology, community-managed sustainable development, and shrimp aquaculture.

Addressing Climate Change Vulnerability of Coastal Cities Through Mangrove Forests

Addressing Climate Change Vulnerability of Coastal Cities Through Mangrove Forests

By Alfredo Quarto|2024-01-04T13:24:01+01:00March 12th 2020|Integrated Planning, Resilient Cities and Climate|

Around the world, coastal cities are threatened by storms, rising sea levels, and other climate change related hazards. With conventional approaches often both costly and ineffective, nature-based solutions are offering valuable alternatives. One example are the community-based methods developed by the NGO Mangrove Action Project.