Arulagam's Sand Dunes Project Highlighted in GEF SGP India Booklet | 22 May 2026 | Biodiversity Day

Arulagam’s Sand Dunes Restoration project and Neithal Nursery project in Rameswaram has been featured in a booklet “Community-Led Biodiversity Restoration in Coastal India: Local Actions Creating Global Impact” released on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under GEF-SGP India OP7. Read the full booklet - https://teriin.org/files/Community-Led-Biodiversity-Booklet.pdf

The section highlights Arulagam’s work on raising over 70,000 native saplings for planting. biodiversity outcomes from the project are -

 🪴Around 53.1 hectares of sand dune ecosystems restored
🪴Native coastal vegetation re-established
🪴Improved coastal ecosystem stability and biodiversity
🪴Enhanced protection against erosion and saline intrusion.

Livelihood and Social Outcomes
🌿More than 4,000 households indirectly benefited;
🌿Women and youth gained livelihood opportunities through nursery and restoration activities;
🌿 Increased awareness regarding coastal ecosystem conservation.

The booklet highlights the commendable work carried out by all SGP partners in Coastal India.