We are excited to invite you to our upcoming online webinar on “Artificial Cultivation and Ecological Restoration of Estuarine and Coastal Mangrove Wetlands”.
Mangroves are vital barriers for coastal ecological security, yet they face severe threats from human activities and rising sea levels. In this session, Prof. Zhijun Dai will share pioneering research on mangrove restoration, including:
- theoretical geomorphological thresholds for mangrove colonization;
- advanced techniques for seedling cultivation and transplantation;
- success stories from the Beibu Gulf, where a survival rate of up to 90% was achieved for the mangrove seedlings.
Why Attend?
This webinar is dedicated to fostering global dialogue and collaboration on mangrove restoration. We will explore region-specific challenges and solutions, share transferable insights from science and engineering, and highlight opportunities for joint research, technology exchange, and capacity-building across China, Ghana, and Australia.
Following the talk, a live panel discussion will offer you the opportunity to engage directly with Prof. Zhijun Dai and fellow participants. He will be joined by the following panelists for a dynamic and interactive conversation:
- Precious Agbeko D. Mattah, University of Cape Coast, Ghana;
- Edem Mahu, University of Ghana;
- Bapentire Donatus Angnuureng, University of Cape Coast, Ghana;
- Daniel Rodger, JB Pacific, Australia.
Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or simply passionate about mangrove restoration, your perspectives are invaluable! Register here to get involved now or if you want to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
📅 Date & Time: 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM UTC on July 5th
📍 Online Zoom Meeting
🔗 Registration: Click here to register or scan the QR code below to register.
TALK
- Artificial Cultivation and Ecological Restoration of Estuarine and Coastal Mangrove Wetland
- Prof. Zhijun Dai, State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University
As an important barrier for maintaining coastal ecological security, mangrove is valuable space, material and environmental resource. However, mangroves have experienced great losses worldwide due to the impacts of human activities and sea level rise. There is an urgent necessary for mangroves restoration. Our project group focus on the theoretical and practical difficulties of estuarine mangroves cultivation and restoration and tackle them by putting forward the theoretical geomorphological elevation threshold of mangrove colonization, creating hydrological connectivity environment for mangroves and developing new techniques for mangroves seedling and transplant. Our technologies have been successfully applied in the Beibu Gulf and save 90% input per acre. Our work underscores the importance of artificial cultivation and ecological restoration of estuarine and coastal mangrove wetlands, providing valuable references for sustainable mangrove development worldwide with vital popularization significance.
OUR SPEAKER
Prof Zhijun Dai
Dr. Zhijun Dai is a Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University. His research focuses on dynamic geomorphological changes and ecological restoration in the context of coastal resource development. He specializes in the sustainable management and policy analysis of estuarine and coastal water, soil, and mangrove (saltmarsh) ecosystems. With 22 years of academic experience, Dr. Dai has carried out extensive research on coastal erosion and ecological restoration driven by climate change and human activity. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, authored seven monographs, and holds 36 authorized patents. He has also been a visiting scholar in the United States and the Netherlands, and has led multiple national-level projects on coastal change and restoration. His current research focuses on three interdisciplinary areas: (i) water and soil security in major river deltas, deltaic geomorphic vulnerability, and adaptive strategies; (ii) ecological seawalls and coastal policy frameworks; (iii) degradation and restoration of mangrove wetlands. Dr. Dai also serves as a Deputy Editor for two leading international journals in the field: Ocean and Coastal Management and Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.
This Webinar is part of the Future Earth-funded cross-cutting initiative “Building Future Leadership: A Coastal Sustainability Value Chain” – an initiative designed to tackle coastal challenges by cultivating leadership among Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) and integrating Indigenous knowledge.