KU students plant 2,000 mangroves at Kaderu Island
Plantation drive highlights role of mangroves in protecting Karachi’s vulnerable coastline KARACHI – In a vibrant display of youth-led environmental action, over 100 students from the Mass Communication Department of the University of Karachi planted more than 2,000 mangrove saplings at Kaderu Island off Rehri Goth, ahead of World Tsunami Awareness Day, which was observed on November 5. The initiative aimed to restore the city’s natural coastal defences and raise awareness about rising sea levels, tidal surges, and the crucial role of mangroves in protecting vulnerable shorelines. The plantation drive, organised by the student-led Mangrove Crew, blended hands-on learning, eco-tourism, and disaster-education sessions. For the students, it was more than just planting trees—it was an opportunity to connect with the coastal ecosystem and witness firsthand the protective power of mangroves. “Mangroves revival along the coastline of Sindh demands emergency synergetic efforts from gov...