Hyderabad, Dec. 18: Even as the crucial UN summit on climate change comes to an end at Copenhagen, initiatives to cut carbon emissions in the state, and other adaptation measures have not gone beyond surveys, plans, studies and a lot of rhetoric.

Rajesh B. Nair, Serena Josephine M. and Priti Narayan

Establishment of the harbour has created the problem, say residents

The fishing hamlet at Solai Nagar (north) faces a constant threat of sea erosion. Boats parked close to the shore in the area.

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday launched a pilot project for coastal eco-restoration and sustainable development that proposes developing a 'green belt' along the sea erosion-prone coastline in the State.

Asian Development Bank

ALAPPUZHA: Sea erosion and rain have wreaked havoc in various parts of the coastal district for the last two days. Several families on the coasts of Thumboli, Arattupuzha, Purakkad and other areas are reeling under the threat of evacuation with the sea inching closer to their houses.