<h1>Beverage sponsor at cultural festival pledges mangrove regeneration, eco activations face potential reputational and regulatory scrutiny</h1> A beverage brand acting as presenting partner sponsored a multi-day cultural festival in a protected valley, promoting eco-conscious initiatives including a pledge to regenerate lost mangrove cover on a coastal stretch, an upcycled-art installation, biodegradable serviceware, and on-site waste segregation and composting; the sponsorship included branded masterclasses and activations. Local artisans were engaged for stage construction. Senior government officials attended the event. The report frames the collaboration as a corporate social responsibility and marketing initiative combining cultural promotion with environmental commitments, highlighting potential reputational and regulatory scrutiny tied to environmental claims and public-private presence.