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CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN INDIA’s COASTAL REGIONS

Abstract Mangroves are amongst the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The impacts of global climate change such as rising sea-level, altering weather patterns, and acidifying oceans are putting mangrove forests at high risk. In addition,…

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF 21 SEPTEMBER - 27 SEPTEMBER 2020

Domestic support for the re-negotiation of a US$ 4.5 billion loan by China has become vociferous due to Kenya's inability to meet periodic payments since 2017. Meanwhile, in a move showcasing India's 'neighbourhood first' policy, the Shipping…

The National Maritime Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ocean Foundation (TOF)

We are pleased to announce the signing, on 09 October 2020, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Maritime Foundation and the Ocean Foundation. The MoU was signed on behalf of the NMF by its Director-General, Vice Admiral…

The National Maritime Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Forum (TAEF)

We are pleased to announce the signing, on 08 October 2020, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Maritime Foundation and the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Forum (TAEF). The signing ceremony was held online during the 2020…

EXPANSION OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS IN COASTAL DISTRICTS: STRENGTHENING LOCAL CAPACITIES FOR MARITIME SECURITY

Introduction The genesis of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is intricately linked to the India-Pakistan War of 1947-48. The war highlighted the need for sufficient strength of reserves who could take up arms when required. This found…

MAKING WAVES E NEWS BRIEF - 14 SEPTEMBER TO 20 SEPTEMBER 2020

The United Kingdom, France and Germany are the latest to join the rising tide against Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea. Coming shortly after Germany released its Indo-Pacific strategy, a note verbale by the three European powers reaffirms…

SEA LEVEL RISE AND CLIMATE REFUGEES: A CASE OF INADEQUATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

Key messages >>> If we are able to make right choices to arrest the increase in greenhouse gas emissions now, the impact of sea level rise can be reduced to an extent and so can the number of climate refugees. Overall, climate…

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THE VIRAAT SAGA: REQUIEM FOR AN EAGLE

With the Viraat’s sad and silent movement from her berth within the Naval Dockyard (Mumbai) to the shipbreaking yard at Alang, an era has drawn to an end... the inevitable endpoint of an apathetic populace and an uncaring succession of governments,…

HYDROGEN FUEL ADOPTION: AN OCEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROACH PART 5: HYDROGEN-FUEL — THE OPTION-OF-CHOICE FOR INDIA

This is the fifth and final segment of the NMF’s five-part advocacy[1] of the adoption of hydrogen derived from Ocean Renewable Energy Resources (ORER) and the adoption of this hydrogen-fuel, instead of fossil-fuels, for India’s maritime-transport…

MAKING WAVES- E-NEWS BRIEF 7 SEPTEMBER – 13 SEPTEMBER 2020

News of the establishment of a Regional Security Training Centre by the US in Cyprus follows closely on the heels of rising speculation on the closure of the US' air force base in Incirlik, Turkey. This announcement amidst an intense standoff…

Energy Observer, launched in April 2017, is the first vessel in the world to both generate and be powered by hydrogen, relying on a renewable energy mix for onboard production.

HYDROGEN FUEL ADOPTION: AN OCEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROACH PART 4: HYDROGEN-FUEL FROM ‘ORER’ — A HYBRID SOLUTION FOR MARITIME ACTIVITY

This is the fourth and penultimate tranche of the NMF’s ongoing effort to provide Indian policy-makers with a compelling set of arguments to not only support ocean renewable energy resources (ORER) as an economically viable and ecologically…

MAKING WAVES- E-NEWS BRIEF 31 AUGUST - 6 SEPTEMBER 2020

The ocean environment off the East coast of Sri Lanka was threatened when a fire aboard an oil tanker carrying crude oil bound for the Indian port of Paradip caught fire. The fire was extinguished and oil spill addressed through the joint efforts of…