Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Volunteers Clean Navi Mumbai Mangroves on International Mangrove Day
On Saturday, more than 200 volunteers from different cities came together to clean the mangroves at Karave Jetty in Navi Mumbai.
They removed about 1.5 tonnes of trash, including plastic, medical waste, and other debris.
The cleanup was organized to celebrate International Mangrove Day and to highlight the importance of mangroves in protecting coastlines and fighting climate change.
The volunteers also learned about how mangroves help the environment and took a pledge to stop littering and segregate waste.
The organizers emphasized that everyone should take responsibility for keeping nature clean and not rely on municipal workers to clean up after them.
More than 200 volunteers removed 1.5 tonnes of waste from mangroves at Karave Jetty, Navi Mumbai.
The cleanup drive was organized to mark International Mangrove Day and was led by Environment Life Foundation, WWF-India, and other local organizations.
Volunteers cleared various types of waste, including plastic, medical waste, and footwear, from the mangrove root systems.
An awareness session highlighted the role of mangroves in protecting coastlines and mitigating climate change.
Participants took a pledge against open littering and to promote waste segregation and civic accountability.
- Who
- 200+ volunteers from Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Raigad, and Thane
- What
- Cleanup drive to remove waste from mangroves
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Karave Jetty, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To mark International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem and raise awareness about mangrove conservation
Public Responsibility
Municipal Cleanup Efforts
Source of the Problem
Public Responsibility
Public littering is the primary cause of mangrove pollution.
Municipal Cleanup Efforts
Municipal workers are responsible for cleaning up public spaces.
Solution Approach
Public Responsibility
Citizens should stop littering to prevent pollution.
Municipal Cleanup Efforts
Municipal efforts are necessary to maintain cleanliness.
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Karave Jetty, Navi Mumbai
- Organizers
- Environment Life Foundation, WWF-India (Mangrove Mitra), Rotary Clubs of Navi Mumbai, Mangrove Foundation, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- Participants
- 200+ volunteers aged between 7 and 65 years
- Waste Collected
- 1.5 tonnes
- Types of Waste
- Plastic packaging, medical waste, cosmetics, footwear, school bags, thermocol, and other debris