OUR VISION

To evolve into a leading research and knowledge hub promoting mentored, youth-driven ventures dedicated to maritime security advancement, with a particular focus on all aspects of Tamil Nadu’s coastal security and development.

OUR MISSION

To empower coastal communities, we aim to enhance knowledge through innovative research, education, and grassroots volunteerism. We believe in the transformative power of youth-led social impact initiatives that not only uplift local coastal societies but also inspire the next generation of leaders. An emphasis on collaboration will empower youth to lead impactful steps and enterprises, encouraging ownership and responsibility within their communities. By prioritising academic excellence and humanitarian initiatives, we seek to build meaningful connections with coastal societies, create abundant opportunities for young minds, and champion sustainable development.

COUNCIL OF AQUADEMIC RESEARCH AND COASTAL EMPOWERMENT

About CARcE

We are a youth-driven initiative dedicated to empowering coastal communities through research, education and grassroots engagement. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of socially conscious leaders by advancing knowledge and promoting sustainable development along Tamil Nadu’s coastline.

At the heart of our work lies a dedication to strengthening maritime security and uplifting Tamil Nadu’s coastline by integrating research, outreach and action enabling young minds to contribute meaningfully to policy dialogue and coastline community development.

CARcE's Aim's

Our Aim

Advance Maritime and Coastal Research

Conduct interdisciplinary studies on maritime security, community development, cultural heritage, and legal awareness within Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions.

Empower Youth Through Research and Leadership

Create opportunities for young minds to engage in mentored research and grassroots initiatives that cultivate leadership, innovation, and a deep understanding of coastal challenges.

Disseminate Knowledge and Build Awareness

Host lectures, seminars, and outreach programs to make research accessible and relevant to coastal communities, while promoting awareness of marine conservation and legal frameworks.

Support Coastal Communities Through Education, Health, and Action

Organise health camps, night schools, beach clean-ups, and educational campaigns to improve well-being, promote environmental responsibility, and expand learning opportunities in underserved coastal areas.

Preserve and Promote Indigenous Coastal Knowledge

Document and share traditional survival strategies, governance systems, and conflict resolution practices of coastal societies to inform policy and strengthen community foundations.

CARcE's Objective's

Objective

Research:

Undertake comprehensive studies in areas encompassed by India’s maritime security, with a particular emphasis on the well-being and development of coastal communities
Study the heritage and cultural records, survival strategies and local governance structures of diverse coastal areas in India while also exploring their interrelations and processes for conflict resolution.
Conduct studies on the level of awareness about international legal frameworks in the maritime domain among coastal communities and assess their impact on these societies.
Create opportunities for young minds to engage in research within our focus areas, enabling them to gain some insights into India’s maritime sector.

Knowledge Center:

Conduct and organise lectures, seminars, conferences and research on matters relating to our focus areas.
Organise outreach activities aimed at transferring knowledge to communities reliant on marine resources.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of collected data, ensuring it is organized for publication and accessible to different stakeholders based on their specific needs.

Collaborative, community-connect:

Organise regular health camps.
Conducting night schools and other educational initiatives to provide learning opportunities for children of coastal communities who cannot afford formal education.
Organise lectures and campaigns to raise awareness of the conservation of marine resources and the existing international and national frameworks that support these efforts.

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