Brazil’s ‘Mothers of the Mangroves’ protect an ecological and cultural heritage | Rare

Mongabay features the Mothers of the Mangroves, a group of women living and working along Brazil's Amazon coast who are committed to the protection of mangrove ecosystems that sustain their lives and livelihoods. Rare works to elevate these women’s roles as guardians of the Amazonian mangroves and leaders in their community. The group has over 600 members, creating a network that stretches across 37 communities and 12 RESEXES (marine extractive reserves).