India's coastal ecosystems, such as #mangroves, are rich blue carbon sinks – but their potential to safeguard our planet is often overlooked. ➡️ Today, as part of MSSRF’s project with @microsoft, we hosted a consultation for accurate blue carbon assessments in Tamil Nadu.

We were also virtually joined by our incredible partners at Microsoft AI for Good, who shared a few words about our shared passion for using #technology and science for sustainable development.

We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with @microsoft and do our part to restore Blue Carbon ecosystems along #TamilNadu.

TN govt has taken several steps to conserve & restore biodiversity (land & ocean) & prepare for the impacts of climate change, set up TN #ClimateChange mission. Thangam Thenarasu Supriya Sahu IAS leadership has delivered impact on the ground. CMOTamilNadu Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change MoEF&CC UN Environment Programme

As we approach #WorldMangroveDay, MSSRF is excited to share that at our upcoming edition of the M.S. Swaminathan Lecture Series, Dr. Rupesh Bhomia will explore insights and findings from India's first comprehensive mangrove monitoring network on July 15. Scan to register👇

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Nagarajan R, Scientist, CSR and Head – GIS and Remote Sensing at #MSSRF, on the successful defence of his thesis. Since 2019, under the expert mentorship of Dr V. Selvam, Dr Nagarajan has investigated the accuracy of remote

Plenary lecture on Climate & Health at #INSPIRE conference- spoke on need for regional leaders forum, research & innovation hubs & platform to share solutions for #airpollution & #climate threats across Asia Pacific. Our Common Air Temasek Asian Development Bank Helen Clark

Dr V Selvam who led the coastal areas program MSSRF for many years writes about the early years & evolution of #mangroveconservation & Prof MS Swaminathan’s pivotal role. MoEF&CC Bhupender Yadav Global Mangrove Alliance thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/…

#InternationalMangroveDay, MSSRF with support from HCL Foundation planted ~100 #mangrove saplings & ~5,000 seedlings of Rhizophora & other species at Kovalam estuary, together with the Irula tribal community. Happy my kid joined and planted her first saplings! #mangrovesday

My father would have been very happy to know that #Biohappiness centres for research on sustainable agriculture will be set up in Maharashtra to mark his centenary. PMO India Agriculture INDIA Shivraj Singh Chouhan Devendra Fadnavis Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Manikrao Shivajirao Kokate freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharas…

Thrilled to witness the historic launch of #NISAR by @ISRO & NASA— Indo-US Earth observation mission to transform - study forests, coasts, agriculture & climate change from space , Eager to integrate NISAR data into our research MSSRF Exciting times for science, conservation

The #MISHTI program of the Govt of India is a step towards recognising the importance of mangroves - for the environment, to mitigate climate change, for people’s health and for livelihoods. If we start putting an economic value to Nature, we may give it more respect. IPCC

We (MSSRF Indian Council of Agricultural Research. NAAS) are grateful to PM Narendra Modi for honouring Prof MS Swaminathan’s centenary with his presence. A strong message of support for Science! Hon Min Shivraj Singh Chouhan @ Dr Jitendra Singh will open #Biohappiness gallery & exhibition. ptinews.com/editor-detail/…

At 9 AM tomorrow, 7th August, will inaugurate the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi. Tomorrow is also his birth centenary, making the programme even more special. People around the world admire the scholarship of Dr. Swaminathan and his commitment to food

Dr. MS Swaminathan is India's pride. His approach and ideas continue to play a key role in making our agriculture sector vibrant.

Honoured to have PM Narendra Modi ji inaugurate the MS Swaminathan centenary conference, release a commemorative stamp and coin & present the first TWAS MSS award to Dr Ademola Adenle from Nigeria. Thanks to Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Secretary DARE & DG icar Dr Jat & Agriculture INDIA

Was wonderful to meet Hon CM Devendra Fadnavis ji and discuss opportunities to partner with #Maharashtra government in the areas of Agriculture, nutrition & health with a special focus on women farmers. I thanked him for recognising #msswaminathan100 concept of #Biohappiness

We recently delivered #AI and #GIS training to 300+ enthusiastic corporation students as part of our Every Child a Scientist science education programme across 5 locations - Chennai, Kolli Hills, Kalaignar Nagar, MGR Nagar, and Pudukkottai. The students got hands-on exposure to

🌿 Proud to announce the release of the Atlas of Mangrove Wetlands of Andhra Pradesh! Released on Sept 11th in Suryalanka, Bapatla by Sri Kantilal Dande, IAS, Principal Secretary (EFS&T).  This comprehensive study, developed in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh Environment