Summary of Program Areas, Projects and Highlights of Achievement
Program Area/Theme
Project Title (Brief)
Year
Major Achievement
1 Research & Advocacy
NBSAP-Western Ghats Eco-Region
2000
The first comprehensive action plan for conservation and sustainable development of the Western Ghats; endorsed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India and UNDP
Inland Wetlands of India
2000
Established a network of researchers throughout Tamil Nadu for conservation of wetlands; identified around 60 wetlands in the State for inclusion in the National Priority List; project supported by MoEF/Government of India and UNDP
Impact of Pesticides in Valparai
2002
Project supported by International Conservation Union; developed simple tools using frogs as indicators and provided the same to UPASI and other planters in Valparai for monitoring the health of the ecosystem
Pallikarnai Marsh biodiversity assessment
2002
Supported by the TN Pollution Control Board; first comprehensive report of the importance of the flood plain; conservation strategies were outlined
Care Earth Team surveying coastal plants
in Cuddalore
Training tribal youth from Javadi Hills at Care Earth; Dr Jayshree Vencatesan
Impact Assessment of Tsunami by Care Earth along with foreign guest
Visit to the sewage treatment plant at Perungudi, Chennai as part of the Pallikarnai
Marsh
conservation Project
Orienting Guides/Scouts students of Bethel MHSS at the Pallikarnai Marsh
