China, July 31 -- The first council meeting and inauguration ceremony of the International Mangrove Center was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on July 26. The center officially launched its secretariat in Shenzhen, housed in a facility built by CSCEC, marking its transition from a global initiative to a fully operational international organization.Mangroves are globally important coastal wetland ecosystems, playing an irreplaceable role in protecting shorelines, preserving biodiversity, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and supporting sustainable development in coastal areas.The center aims to promote global cooperation on mangrove conservation, restoration and sustainable use, actively participate in global ecological govern...