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This coastal region in Costa Rica lost its mangrove forests. Now 12,000 seedlings and restored water channels are bringing them back- This city in Florida lost nearly 80% of its Oyster reefs; now a restoration project is rebuilding what disappeared. Here's how
- In the 1980s, the richest closed-canopy mangroves covered 77,643 sq km globally. 43 years later, they had grown to 88,772 sq km, helping turn decades of mangrove loss into a net global gain
- In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewettingIndonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastatin...15 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Flipkart’s West Bengal story gets a major boost: Company invests in infrastructure, jobs, and market accessFlipkart is increasing its investment in West Bengal's digital commerce infrastructure. The company's largest fulfillment center in Haringh...14 Jul, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...09 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Expansion of cargo handling capacity at JSW Dharamtar Port recommended for EC grantA government sub-committee found coal dust and wastewater impacting mangroves at JSW Dharamtar Port. This occurred before an expert panel r...05 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- SC allows cutting of 45,000 mangroves for Mumbai Coastal Road projectThe Supreme Court has permitted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to cut more than 45,000 mangroves. This is for the proposed Versova-...21 Mar, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Over 50 pc of world's mangroves at risk of collapse, climate change leading factor: IUCNGlobal mangrove assessment reveals over half at risk, 1 in 5 severely, due to climate change and threats like deforestation. IUCN's Red Lis...22 May, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
- India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28"India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation. We are not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle temperature rise, but ...10 Dec, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
- By 2070, 50% of India’s mangroves will shift or vanish due to climate change: Study17 Nov, 2022, 09.03 PM IST
- Apple comes forward to protect mangroves, local livelihoods in IndiaThrough the partnership, AERF will enter into conservation agreements with local community members, offering support in exchange for conser...22 Apr, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
- Coastal areas in Kerala will witness increasing sea surge in coming years: ExpertsVoicing concern over the calamities faced by the coastal community due to high waves and sea erosion, the webinar sought restoration of coa...05 Jun, 2021, 06.59 PM IST
- Coastal areas in Kerala will witness increasing sea surge in coming years: Experts05 Jun, 2021, 06.05 PM IST
- As tides rise, Indian villagers find a friend in mangrovesWithout mangroves, fields would be flooded by brackish sea water, making the soil saline and unfit to grow staple crops or vegetables.27 Nov, 2018, 11.46 AM IST
- Mangrove cover grows 20% in Maharashtra in 2 yearsTen years after the Bombay high court directed the state government to declare mangroves as reserved forest, the results are showing. The m...06 Dec, 2015, 01.56 AM IST
- Adyar estuary springing back to lifeRevival of the creek that began in 2008 may be completed by March 201623 Sep, 2015, 07.22 AM IST
- Mangrove makeovers could save greeneryProtecting areas around the fast-diminishing and increasingly polluted creeks and mangroves could therefore go a long way towards preservin...07 Apr, 2012, 06.15 AM IST
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