Latest news with #InternationalDayforConservationofMangroveEcosystem
The Hindu
27-07-2025
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- The Hindu
One-day camp held in Palayakayal to mark International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem
Thoothukudi forest division has organised a camp in Palayakayal village, to mark the International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem. Around 120 school students from St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, Palayakayal visited the natural mangrove landscape and learned about the unique interconnection between mangroves and associated biodiversity. Students were made aware about the fish bone technique that is being currently used for plantation and restoration of mangrove. Students, teachers, eco coordinator, village mangrove council members and forest field staff participated in the plantation of mangrove saplings in the region. According to a statement from the Thoothukudi forest division, in 2024, more than 200 hectares of mangrove landscape has been restored by Thoothukudi forest division under Green Tamil Nadu Mission and Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project for Climate Change Response (TBGPCCR) initiatives under the Tamil Nadu forest department.
New Straits Times
26-07-2025
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- New Straits Times
Ministry partners with 13 NGOs, communities to boost coastal conservation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is working closely with 13 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local communities to bolster nationwide coastal conservation efforts. The ministry, in a statement issued in conjunction with the International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem today, said that the integrated approach reflects Malaysia's commitment to tackling the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and coastal erosion. "The government, through NRES, remains committed to strengthening the environmental preservation and conservation agenda. "One of the key initiatives under this agenda is the mangrove and suitable tree species planting programme along the country's coastline, which involves reforesting 3,820ha of degraded areas with a total of 8.99 million trees," it said. The ministry also emphasised the importance of collective action, urging participation from all sectors, including government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, academia, and the general public, in safeguarding Malaysia's vital mangrove forest ecosystem. "This shared commitment is crucial to ensuring the survival of these natural resources for current and future generations, in line with the country's sustainable development goals," it added. Celebrated annually on July 26, International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem reflects the global commitment to recognising the critical role mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems play in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human well-being. – Bernama
The Sun
26-07-2025
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- The Sun
Malaysia boosts coastal conservation with 13 NGOs and communities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has joined forces with 13 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local communities to strengthen coastal conservation efforts nationwide. The collaboration aims to address climate change impacts, biodiversity loss, and coastal erosion through large-scale reforestation. In a statement marking the International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem, the ministry highlighted its commitment to environmental preservation. A key initiative involves planting mangroves and suitable tree species along Malaysia's coastline, targeting 3,820 hectares of degraded areas with 8.99 million trees. 'The government, through NRES, remains committed to strengthening the environmental preservation and conservation agenda,' the ministry said. The programme aligns with Malaysia's sustainable development goals, ensuring natural resources remain intact for future generations. The ministry stressed the need for collective action, calling on government agencies, private sectors, NGOs, academia, and the public to participate in safeguarding mangrove ecosystems. 'This shared commitment is crucial to ensuring the survival of these natural resources,' it added. The International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem, observed annually on July 26, underscores the global importance of mangroves in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human livelihoods. - Bernama
