Turning the tide of climate solutions to save tidal flats
Zhi Lu
Nature Sustainability, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41893-026-01802-1 Tidal flats are vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet they face increasing threats from misapplied climate solutions, including mangrove afforestation and renewable energy expansion. Protecting tidal flats from well-intentioned but misapplied solutions is crucial for aligning global climate and biodiversity goals.