New initiative: "Odisha Mangrove Action Network"

This post deals with the recommendations and outcomes of the recent workshop on "Mangrove Forest Ecology, Management and Restoration" held at Rajanagar (boundary of Bhitrakanika National park) on 26th-27th November 2008, organized by Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) and sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forets, Govt of India. The workshop was attended by 101 participants from the community representatives, teachers and lecturers of coastal schools and colleges, NGOs, CBOs, PRIs, Govt authority, Scientists, researchers, media etc.

Witnessing firsthand the rapid devastation of the Orissa's mangrove forest wetlands and their associated coastal ecosystems, the participants, resource persons were recommended to form a network to save the mangroves. Before it and in recent years, APOWA has alone focused the mangrove resources through its approach to long-term mangrove conservation involves education, collaboration, conservation and restoration, and sustainable community-based development. We at APOWA believe that, conserving and restoring mangroves is a win-win solution if we will working together for a common mission.

ODISHA MANGROVE ACTION NETWORK (Odi-MAN)

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