Genesis

The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) is an autonomous body under the Kerala State Environment Department, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. It was established under Section 22(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and is governed by the Biodiversity Act, Rules, 2004, and the Kerala State Biological Diversity Rules, 2008. In 2024, KSBB’s activities were streamlined following the Biodiversity Act (Amendment), 2023, strengthening its role in biodiversity governance.