Kenya organized a synchronized mangrove planting event at the Jomvu Mangrove Ecosystem in Mombasa County, with over 4,000 participants aiming to set a Guinness World Record. The exercise was led by the Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Scouts Association, and M-PESA Foundation, and focused on restoring degraded coastal ecosystems while supporting the country's goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. Mangroves are among the most effective natural carbon sinks, storing large amounts of carbon while protecting coastlines and supporting marine biodiversity. If ratified, the record would highlight Kenya's growing role in ecosystem restoration and climate action. The initiative also underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing large-scale environmental projects tied to the blue economy and national tree cover targets.
