2020 to 2023

2023

• Continuation of mangrove planting and preparation of new areas for reforestation by creating herringbone trenches
• Successful use of handmade planting baskets made from palm leaves as a substitute for plastic
• Production and use of bamboo frames for the reintroduction of seagrass
• Training and information events on mangroves organised in the region
• Promotion of food security through the creation of new vegetable gardens and the allocation of goats
• Promotion of handicraft production through experimental processing of banana fibres into fabric, use of palm fronds as a resource, promotion of traditional boat building
• Extensive educational events for pupils, students and adults on sustainable fishing, protection of marine mammals, marine litter
• Educational events at schools and other institutions, including Marine Leadership Fellows: Exchange for students with experienced players in national and international nature conservation work

2022

• Involvement of the population in the management of the mangroves: maintenance of the construction schools, planting in the area, replacement of plastic pots with self-produced baskets made of natural fibres
• Environmental monitoring, in particular to protect the dugongs
• Promotion of handicraft production: palm fronds as a resource for roofing and plant pots, introduction of vermicompost technology
• The PBC's educational work reaches more than 5,000 pupils and students.

2021

• The Sea­weed Re­hab­il­it­a­tion Pro­ject was star­ted to­gether with the local gov­ern­ment in the Palk Bay Cen­ter.
• Bi­cycle and fish cool­ers were handed over to 20 fish­mon­gers in the Palk Bay Cen­ter. With these boxes, fish sellers cycle many kilo­metres to de­liver the fish to rural areas. Without them, it would not be pos­sible to sup­ply the hin­ter­land with fish pro­tein.

2020

• Continuation of regional educational events
• Scientific expertise for the assessment of marine mammals is generally recognised
• Work programme focuses on the elements of marine conservation and restoration of mangroves and seagrass beds
• Promotion of sustainable fishing through the production and use of spawning aids for squid
• Promotion of food security through the allocation of goats and chickens
• Further expansion of the Palk Bay Centre