Global mangrove forests are recovering, gaining over 2,000 sq km since 2010. In India, the MISHTI scheme accelerates this through community-funded afforestation. Despite threats from aquaculture and sea-level rise, these vital "blue carbon" sinks remain critical for coastal protection and biodiversity.
Click to View MoreIndia’s post-26/11 coastal security setup uses a three-tier structure of Marine Police, Coast Guard, and Navy, coordinated by the NMSC and supported by IMAC. Yet gaps in coordination, weak marine policing, and incomplete surveillance persist. Strengthening local forces and full maritime domain awareness are essential.
Click to View MoreThe Colombo Security Conclave, now a six-member grouping of India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Bangladesh, and Seychelles, focuses on maritime security and transnational threats. Revived in 2020 from the earlier trilateral framework, it works through five pillars and operates with a permanent secretariat in Colombo.
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