China spent $13.8B restoring wetlands—benefits now valued up to $434B

China spent up to $13.8 billion restoring coastal wetlands from 2000 to 2020.

The restored wetlands now provide benefits valued at up to $434 billion.

Mangrove restoration projects showed benefit-cost ratios as high as 47 to 1.

The wetlands provide carbon storage and coastal protection services.

The research highlights restoration as a valuable nature-based solution for climate action.