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Saturdays for the Sea

Saturdays for the Sea

At the Honavar Foundation, we have always believed in the power of community-driven change, especially when it comes to preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings. Our coastal regions, home to rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and livelihoods, are now under threat from growing pollution and environmental degradation. We recognize that safeguarding these fragile ecosystems requires … Read more

MOU with Government of Karnataka to establish a Museum

The Honavar Foundation is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish a Cultural Museum & Gallery. The formal agreement was signed during the FKCCI Dakshin Bharat Utsav, a two days event held at capital city of Bengaluru. This significant initiative aims to create a … Read more

RIGHT TO NEST

Honavar Foundation joins the Right to Nest Campaign

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with O.C.E.A.N (Organization for Coastal Ecology and Nature Conservation) for the launch of the Right to Nest (RTN) Campaign. This campaign is a vital initiative aimed at advocating for the safe passage of female sea turtles during the nesting season on the east and west coasts and island … Read more

Cleaning up a small bus stand

In a bid to foster community engagement and environmental stewardship, our organization recently spearheaded a cleanup drive at the Hiremakki Bus Stand, located in close proximity to our registered address in Honavar. The initiative, tied to takle the litter and debris plaguing the area. The Hiremakki Bus Stand serves the local and provides schedule from … Read more

Honnavar Port Impact Study

Gauging the impacts of Port and ancillary construction on the ecology and the fishing community in the Sharavathi River Estuary

In the dynamic landscape of progress, the choices we make have far-reaching consequences. The pursuit of development and growth often leads us to ponder the balance between economic advancement and environmental conservation. A study titled “Gauging the impacts of Port and ancillary construction on the ecology and the fishing community in the Sharavathi River Estuary” … Read more

We wrote to PM Narendra Modiji to save Olive Ridley Sea Turtles 

In the picturesque town of Honavar, nestled along the pristine coastline of Karnataka, a passionate endeavor has taken flight. The Honavar Foundation, driven by a steadfast commitment to conservation, has embarked on a letter campaign to protect a remarkable natural wonder—Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. Trustee Sandeep Hegde has taken a bold step by writing directly … Read more

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