COP27: India commits to create carbon sink of 2.5-3 bn tn of CO2 by 2030

Nov 08, 2022

Speaking at the launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC), Yadav said that creating the new carbon sink from mangrove afforestation and reducing...

Gujarat leads nation with 19,020 hectares of Mangrove plantation in two years under 'MISHTI' scheme

Feb 28, 2025

Strengthening this commitment, the central government launched the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme in 2023 to expand mangrove forests...

Thoothukudi pushes efforts for mangrove restoration after 2023 floods

Sep 14, 2024

Floods in 2023 washed away seeds planted for a new 70-hectare mangrove forest in Thoothukudi, but restoration efforts continue.

PM Modi visits Taman Hutan Raya mangrove forest in Bali

Nov 16, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders visited Bali's Taman Hutan Raya mangrove forest and planted saplings on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu: Thoothukudi Forest Department continues mangrove restoration, expansion efforts

Jan 07, 2026

The Thoothukudi District Forest Department has been working to expand mangrove (swamp) forests and restore degraded areas to their natural state.

Gujarat expands Mangrove cover, strengthens natural coastal shield

Dec 01, 2025

Gujarat has rapidly expanded its mangrove cover, adding over 253 sq km since 2001 to strengthen coastal protection and boost marine life. Community efforts...