ISHU students and faculty members celebrated the UNESCO's 1st International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem. On this occasion the following activities were organized at ISHU, University of Karachi on Tuesday July 26, 2016

Invited online lecture by Dr. Ahmed Aldrie Amir, Senior Researcher, Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI),University of Kebangsaan Malaysiaon "An Introduction to the Tropical Mangrove Ecosystems". Dr. Amir highlighted the ecological, social and economic importance of mangal ecosystems for the benefit of mankind.

Message by Ms. Irina Bokova, Director General, UNESCO was formally read out to the audience following the lecture which emphasized UNESCO's commitment to support sustainable conservation of mangroves through various platforms all over the globe.

Mangrove (Aegicerascorniculatum) plantation by Dr. M. Ajmal Khan S.I., Distinguished National Professor and founder Director, ISHU, University of Karachi and ISHU students and faculty.