The 'Plant4Mother' campaign launched on World Environment Day envisages planting 140 crore trees by March 2025.
CMFRI's campaign was launched by Director Grinson George when 100 saplings of different mangrove species were planted near coastal water bodies on the campus of CMFRI's Ernakulam Agricultural Science Centre.
This initiative comes at a critical time when the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is increasing in coastal areas due to climate change.
On the importance of the campaign, George said that mangroves act as bio-shields in the coastal belt to protect the lives of residents of the area from issues such as storm surge, sea erosion, coastal flooding and sea level rise.
“Restoring and conserving mangrove ecosystems will help build climate-resilient coastal communities and ensure the well-being of fishermen,” George said. He said mangroves also serve as breeding grounds for many shrimp and fish.
“This initiative aims to create awareness among the public on the importance of mangrove afforestation and encourage them to participate in similar efforts. In the next phase, CMFRI has partnered with more local bodies to accelerate the campaign and expand its reach. Plan to cooperate with authorities in more areas,” George said.
As part of the tree plantation drive, saplings of various trees were also planted at the headquarters of CMFRI and its residential quarters.
The Marine Biodiversity and Environment Management Division of CMFRI coordinated this initiative.
CMFRI was established on 3 February 1947 by the Central Government under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and in 1967 it joined the ICAR family. Over more than 75 years, the Institute has emerged as a leading tropical marine fisheries research institute worldwide.
CMFRI's campaign was launched by Director Grinson George when 100 saplings of different mangrove species were planted near coastal water bodies on the campus of CMFRI's Ernakulam Agricultural Science Centre.
This initiative comes at a critical time when the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is increasing in coastal areas due to climate change.
On the importance of the campaign, George said that mangroves act as bio-shields in the coastal belt to protect the lives of residents of the area from issues such as storm surge, sea erosion, coastal flooding and sea level rise.
“Restoring and conserving mangrove ecosystems will help build climate-resilient coastal communities and ensure the well-being of fishermen,” George said. He said mangroves also serve as breeding grounds for many shrimp and fish.
“This initiative aims to create awareness among the public on the importance of mangrove afforestation and encourage them to participate in similar efforts. In the next phase, CMFRI has partnered with more local bodies to accelerate the campaign and expand its reach. Plan to cooperate with authorities in more areas,” George said.
As part of the tree plantation drive, saplings of various trees were also planted at the headquarters of CMFRI and its residential quarters.
The Marine Biodiversity and Environment Management Division of CMFRI coordinated this initiative.
CMFRI was established on 3 February 1947 by the Central Government under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and in 1967 it joined the ICAR family. Over more than 75 years, the Institute has emerged as a leading tropical marine fisheries research institute worldwide.
