The Diocesan ecological committee has decided to enter into collaboration with the Forest Department of Kerala to cultivate Mangroves and Casuarinas along the coastal areas. This is a part of CSI Synod’s programme to cultivate Mangroves and casuarinas on the coastal belt of Tsunami affected areas. The General Secretary of CSI Synod has appointed Dr. Mathew Koshy Punackadu as the coordinator for this programme in Kerala Region. The project is for five years.