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Local Action for Biodiversity: A Growing Movement
In this issue, we bring you stories of a few important initiatives that are strengthening biodiversity conservation across Kerala. A key highlight is the Kozhikode District Biodiversity Management Committee’s declaration....
Jaiva Vismayam: Kozhikode Declares Its Ecological Symbols
On May 24, 2025, coinciding with the International Day for Biological Diversity, Kozhikode District officially declared its representative species—including the district flower, tree, heritage tree, animal, butterfly, bird, aquatic animal, and fish. The initiative, led by ........
17thStudents’ Biodiversity Congress 2025: Empowering Youth for Conservation
In order to create biodiversity awareness among students, Kerala State Biodiversity Board has been conducting district level and state level biodiversity congresses for the last 16 years. The 17th district level student biodiversity congresses completed in all 14 districts during April- May....
Kerala Advances Biodiversity Conservation with Red Data Book Update
On May 22, 2025, the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) organized a pivotal consultation in Thiruvananthapuram to revise Kerala’s Red Data Book, aligning it with IUCN criteria and the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.. The assessment revealed over 300 threatened tree species,
KSBB Observes International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 with District-Level Initiatives.
Kerala celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 with a series of district-level events aimed at raising awareness and strengthening grassroots action for biodiversity conservation.......
KSBB Seminar Highlights Link between Fish Diversity and Nutrition
As part of the 7th Nutrition Fortnight celebrations, the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) organized an insightful seminar titled 'Protect Fish Diversity, Promote Nutrition to All' on 22 April 2025 at the Biodiversity Museum, Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram.
Pallikkara BMC Leads the Way with Pioneering Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives
Pallikkara BMC hosted a dynamic biodiversity workshop on April 29, 2025, at Yuva Shakti Club Hall, Aravath, to renew the People's Biodiversity Register. MLA CH Kunjambu inaugurated the event,......
‘Kavu Gramam’ by Uduma BMC
Kasaragod celebrated the launch of 'Kavu Gramam' by Uduma BMC, documenting 20 sacred groves in Uduma Panchayat. District President P. Baby Balakrishnan released the print edition, while KSBB's Dr. V. Balakrishnan unveiled the documentary.
Kerala Launches Initiative to Combat Ghost Nets Threatening Marine Ecosystems
The Kerala State Biodiversity Board has allocated ₹10 lakhs to ICAR-CMFRI's Vizhinjam Centre for a critical project addressing the growing menace of ghost nets along the Trivandrum coast. These abandoned fishing......
Updated PBR released at Kainakari, Alappuzha
Kainakari BMC in Alappuzha district updated the existing PBR and release of the updated PBR held on 12 April 2025 by Dr. N. Anil Kumar, the chairman of Kerala State Biodiversity Board, at the Kainakari Panchayath......
Release of LBSAP & updated PBR by Veliyannoor BMC, Kottayam
Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and Updated PBR of Veliyannoor BMC, Kottayam District was released by Mr. M.B. Rajesh, Honorable Minister for Local Self Governments, Rural Development and Excise, on 8/04/2025 at Veliyannoor in presence......
Mampazholsavam held at Sree Narayanapuram BMC
The Sree Narayanapuram BMC in Trissur district, who has secured the KSBB instituted biodiversity award for best BMC in the year 2022 organized ‘Mampazholsavam’-a Mango exhibition for the stakeholder communities including students and public.......
World Environment Day Drives Biodiversity Awareness as 16,000 Join Online Quiz
As part of World Environment Day initiatives, the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) hosted a dynamic online quiz for students and the public, drawing an overwhelming response. With over 16,000 participants, the event successfully sparked curiosity and awareness ......
Kerala State Biodiversity Board Celebrates ‘National Reading Day’ with Focus on Conservation
National Reading Day is observed across India on June 19th each year to commemorate P.N. Panicker, the father of Kerala's library movement. This significant day promotes the importance of reading and literacy, encouraging people of all ages to embrace the transformative power of books........
KSBB launches major initiative for native fish conservation and livelihood
The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) has launched a pioneering participatory initiative titled “Conservation of Inland Aquatic Biodiversity and Establishment of Breeding Centres for Prospective Fishes at Selected Centres in the Upper Reaches of Kerala.” This multi-stakeholder project integrates ......