In the Pacific coast of Colombia, guardians of the mangrove sow seeds of change
The 'shell women' of the Pacific coast of Nariño have promoted sustainable harvesting and use of a native mollusk called piangua for the many generations. They are also at the forefront of mitigating climate change and leading mangrove conservation.
Organization: UNWOMEN
Year: 2024
Country/ies: Colombia
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Type: Article
Full text available at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2024/04/in-the-pacific-coast-of-colombia-guardians-of-the-mangrove-sow-seeds-of-change
Content language: English