Green Mumbai Vision: Mayor Tawade, Experts Brainstorm at International Arboriculture Conference

• Second International Arboriculture Conference, 'Vrikshavardhan 2026,' themed 'Growing Cities, Greener Canopies,' inaugurated in Mumbai.
• Mayor Ritu Tawade called for a sustainable and green Mumbai, emphasizing tree health reports and citizen responsibility in increasing green cover.
• BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani stressed balancing urban development with green cover and seeking expert arboriculturists for tree conservation.
• Global experts discussed urban forestry, climate-resilient tree species, tree risk management, and citizen participation in green infrastructure.
• Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza are slated to attend the conference on March 8th.