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Guyana’s mangroves are its frontline defense—shielding coastlines, feeding local economies, and battling climate change. With a $1 billion investment and 11 green-grey infrastructure projects, the nation’s pushing hard to restore these vital ecosystems. Yet, progress isn’t uniform: Region Two’s mangrove loss warns of ongoing threats. Enter GuyMIS, a smart monitoring system blending science and community knowledge to track changes. But here’s the catch: pollution, especially plastic waste found at 53 of 60 sites, is choking restoration efforts. Planting trees won’t fix a dumping crisis—solutions must tackle waste at its source.

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