organized by an ngo that promotes ecotourism called indecon, and supervised by the united nations world tourism organizationgerman government has provided 1.2 million euros in funding for this and other projects in the region through its international climate initiative. nearby, a mangrove nursery has been set up. 35,000 plants have been grown so far and planted in an area that had been stripped bare. >> the good thing about the mangroves we are growing is that they have lots of roots. they provide shelter for all kinds of animals -- fish, crabs, and shrimp. the mangroves provide shelter, so they don't get eaten. >> mangroves also protect human habitats. they can significantly reduce the impact of powerful waves. tsunamis are an enduring threat here. pangandaran is a beach resort just a few kilometers away. once again, the town is able to live off tourism. a tsunami in 2006 caused massive damage to the town and the entire region along the coast. on the walls of the lifeguards' hut are photos of the aftermath. almost 600 people were killed here. most of the hotels have now been rebuilt. it takes longer to re