In Mombasa, Kenya, Peter Nyongesa combats illegal mangrove logging by placing hidden beehives in the forests. Despite his pleas to loggers to spare young mangroves, they often ignored him, claiming the trees belonged to God. Now, the threat of bee stings deters loggers, protecting the mangroves, which are crucial for preventing erosion and mitigating severe weather impacts. This initiative is part of a local conservation effort, addressing threats like illegal logging, climate change, and urban development, as over half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems face collapse.