Mangroves play an important part in the ecosystem but have faced pressures and threats leading to great losses. This project will work with students and locals in Togo to educate them on the usefulness of mangroves and the role they play in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This will set the scene for discouraging destruction of mangrove vegetation and suggest alternative livelihood options for locals who depend on them. The program will also help introduce climate change to the secondary school curriculum.