Mangrove

National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management

The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was established in 2011 as a research institute to support the conservation, protection, restoration, and management of Indian coasts. Its vision is to promote sustainable coasts through increased partnerships, conservation practices, scientific ..

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MISHTI Scheme for Mangrove plantations

The Mangroves cover 0.15% of the total Indian Geographical area. This is around 4,975 square kilometers. The state of West Bengal alone has 42.45% of India’s mangroves. Indian mangroves are facing limitations such as an increase in salinity, lack of ..

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Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)

Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27). What is Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)? The Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) is an intergovernmental alliance that seeks to expand and hasten the progress ..

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Pseudohelice annamalai

A new species of estuarine crab named Pseudohelice annamalai was discovered in Cuddalore District in Tamil Nadu. About Pseudohelice annamalai The species Pseudohelice annamalai was discovered at the mangroves in Parangipettai, close to the Vellar River estuary in Cuddalore district. ..

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Bhitarkanika National Park largest habitat of endangered estuarine crocodiles in India

The Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) of Odisha has become the largest habitat of the endangered estuarine crocodiles in India with a record number of their nesting sites spotted in it. Recently, the enumerators have spotted 101 nests of crocodile in ..

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) refers to technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from large stationary sources like power plants or industrial facilities that use fossil fuels. The CO2 can then be securely and permanently stored underground or ..