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Kavoor, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575015
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“AMARA” is a spirited citizen-driven project, launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, as a collaborative effort led by the District Administration, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), and CFAL Research Centre, under the leadership of its Trustee, Mr. Vijay Moras, and Dr. Smitha Hegde, Director of Research, along with the CFAL and ELC students and teams.
Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) isn’t just a gateway for millions of passengers each year, it’s also one of the world’s most eco-conscious aviation hubs. Nestled in a rapidly urbanising region, KIA’s green infrastructure plays a crucial role in regulating local climate, supporting biodiversity, and setting a benchmark for sustainable design.
The Trees of Mangalore project by CFAL’s Research Centre aims to create the city’s first comprehensive tree census and database, combining scientific fieldwork with community participation.
In a rapidly changing climate, preserving and studying our plant heritage is as critical as planting new trees. A herbarium ensures that Mangalore’s green legacy is recorded, understood, and protected, leaf by leaf, specimen by specimen.
Mangalore’s identity has always been tied to its rivers, estuaries, and coastline. Yet, along these shorelines lies a lesser-known but powerful ally in the fight against climate change and pollution- the mangrove
Mysuru’s iconic tree-lined avenues and lakesides are part of its charm and environmental strength. However, formal, comprehensive tree counting in the city remains limited. Experts and environmentalists have long urged for a structured tree census to better monitor and manage this vital urban heritage.
A Centre for Ecological Studies (CES) is a dedicated hub for researching, documenting, and understanding the intricate relationships between living organisms and their environment. It brings together ecologists, climatologists, botanists, marine biologists, and data scientists to study ecosystems, assess environmental changes, and create actionable solutions for conservation and sustainable development.
The Amara Initiative 2025 concluded with a major plantation drive near the Netravathi River in Mangaluru, marking a milestone in the city’s journey towards a greener future. Since its launch on World Environment Day, Amara has planted over 11,000 trees of 145 native species and 40,000 mangroves, with a vision to increase Mangaluru’s green cover from just 6.24% to 30% by 2040.
Tracking the city's green cover through data collection and citizen science
A living collection of medicinal and native plants for research mapping: awareness, a conservation projects
A hub for environmental research, conservation and community engagement
A community-driven effort to plant adopt. and protect trees across noio- Mangalore, fostering green spaces for future generations
Documenting and preserving the city's rich tree heritage through mapping. awareness, and conservation projects
Mangalore’s identity has always been tied to its rivers, estuaries, and coastline.
Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) isn’t just a gateway for millions of passengers each year—it’s also one of the world’s most eco-conscious aviation hubs.
