Nature Led • Community Driven

Building Resilient Coasts & Thriving Communities

Through mangrove conservation and blue carbon solutions, we restore ecosystems, support communities, and fight climate change — one coastline at a time.

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25+
Years of Research
3
Core Services
100%
Proceeds Reinvested
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Est.2025Kerala, India

An Impact-Driven Organisation for Our Planet

Our journey began with a deep recognition of the critical role mangroves play in protecting coastlines, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change — yet witnessing how rapidly these ecosystems were being lost to unsustainable development and neglect.

What started as a commitment to protect vulnerable coastal landscapes evolved into a science-driven, community-centred initiative focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems and unlocking their potential as powerful blue carbon sinks. Guided by research, field experience, and collaboration with local communities and experts, we unite conservation, climate action, and sustainable livelihoods. Lasting environmental impact is achieved when science, people, and purpose move forward together.

Our Vision

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

We envision a future where healthy mangrove ecosystems thrive alongside resilient coastal communities, playing a central role in climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our vision is to position mangroves as living climate solutions — protecting coastlines, storing blue carbon, supporting livelihoods, and strengthening ecological resilience — guided by science, equity, and long-term commitment.

Our Mission

To conserve, restore, and sustainably manage mangrove and coastal ecosystems through science-based research, community-centred action, and climate-focused solutions. We work to:

  • Protect and restore mangroves through afforestation and ecological rehabilitation
  • Advance blue carbon science and climate research
  • Develop nature-based carbon offset projects aligned with global standards
  • Utilise carbon finance exclusively for ecosystem and community benefit
  • Strengthen community resilience and sustainable livelihoods
  • Build knowledge through research, training, and advisory services
  • Foster strategic partnerships to scale conservation impact

Our Services

Integrated environmental solutions focused on blue carbon ecosystems, climate action, and community-led sustainability — delivering measurable ecological impact aligned with national and international standards.

Blue Carbon & Ecosystem Restoration

"Restoring coasts. Reviving life."

We plan and execute afforestation, reforestation, and ecological restoration projects focused on mangroves and other blue carbon ecosystems, including biodiversity conservation, habitat rehabilitation, long-term ecological monitoring, and climate resilience planning.

Carbon Offset & Climate Projects

"Turning nature into climate solutions."

We design, implement, and manage carbon offset projects in compliance with recognised national and global frameworks — covering carbon baseline studies, project documentation, verification support, credit generation, and trading. All proceeds are reinvested into restoration and community welfare.

Research, Consultancy & Capacity Building

"Science that serves communities."

Scientific research, environmental consultancy, and technical advisory for conservation and climate initiatives — including capacity-building, livelihood development, monitoring tools, policy publications, awareness programmes, and multi-stakeholder restoration partnerships.

Our Team

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Dr. Rani Varghese

Co-Founder & CEO

Internationally recognised mangrove ecologist with 17+ years of experience in carbon sequestration and climate-change mitigation. PhD, CUSAT. Chief Minister's Navakerala Post-Doctoral Fellow.

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Dr. Preethy C. M.

Co-Founder & Director (Research & Projects)

Environmental researcher with 10+ years in mangrove ecology, wetland biodiversity, and coastal ecosystem conservation. PhD, CUSAT. Hands-on expertise in ecological surveys and mangrove restoration.

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Mr. Prasad K Uthup

Co-Founder & COO

Graduate Engineer (Mechanical), MBA in Finance & Operations. Six Sigma Green Belt. Brings Fortune 500 quality management experience and startup quality control expertise.

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Mr. Kutti Krishnan

Co-Founder & Chief of Strategy

Serial entrepreneur in sustainability. Founder of Bumberry — India's pioneering eco-friendly cloth diaper brand (est. 2013). Leads strategic planning, sourcing, and brand growth.

Our Advisors

The Mangrove Forum is guided by an exceptional board of scientists, conservationists, and strategic leaders who bring decades of international expertise. Together they ensure our work remains grounded in rigorous science and real-world impact.

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Your Support Restores Coastlines

Together, we can foster community-based nature solutions, combat climate change, and protect India's irreplaceable blue carbon ecosystems for generations to come.

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Address

NMRA 35, Ward #2, Nelson Mandela Road,
Narakkal, Cochin, Kerala, India – 682505

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