Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Mangrove Conservation and the Protection of Environmental Human Rights in Climate-Vulnerable Regions

Abstract

Mangrove habitats are essential for preserving biodiversity, safeguarding coastal populations, lowering risks associated with climate change, and promoting environmental sustainability. However, especially in climate-vulnerable areas, these priceless ecosystems are under growing threat from human-caused deterioration, climate change, poor governance, and insufficient monitoring systems. This research looks at how new technology might help preserve environmental human rights and effectively conserve mangroves. The study uses a qualitative approach that combines doctrinal legal analysis with comparative analysis. Through an analysis of current scientific literature, environmental reports, policy documents, and legal structures pertaining to technologically based governance of the environment, the study assesses the use of emerging technological tools, such as satellite-based monitoring systems, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The efficacy of various technologies in ecosystem monitoring, early deterioration detection, availability of data, and decision-making procedures is the main emphasis of the comparison. The results show that by increasing the precision and effectiveness of environmental monitoring methods, facilitating the prompt detection of alterations to ecosystems, and bolstering empirically supported conservation tactics, new technologies greatly improve mangrove management. While AI-based methods have the ability to enhance resource management and predictive analysis, GIS and remote sensing technologies offer useful spatial data for evaluating mangrove degradation and restoration initiatives. Digital environmental networks may also enhance accessibility for the public to environmental data, boost openness, and encourage local and indigenous populations to participate more actively in conservation efforts. However, the report highlights important issues, such as weak institutional capacity, digital inequality, restricted technology infrastructure, and poor incorporation of technological remedies into current legal and regulatory frameworks. The results highlight the need for inclusive community involvement, efficient laws, and supporting governance structures in order to accomplish sustainable mangrove protection through technical innovation alone. The study comes to the conclusion that combining cutting-edge technology with robust legal frameworks and participatory governance processes offers a viable strategy to enhance mangrove sustainability and advance environmental human rights preservation in areas that are susceptible to climate change.