Ecology, Biodiversity & Biotechnology
Working towards the conservation of ecosystems through science-based and community-driven approaches.
People
Advisor
Dr. A.G. Pandurangan
Director
Dr. P.N. Krishnan
Faculty
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
MSc., PhD; Former CEO, SMPB
Dr. P. Sreejith
MSc., PhD; Dept. of Zoology, University of Kerala
Dr. Nirmal Ghosh O.S
Objectives
- To popularize the idea of sustainable development to achieve the objective of conservation of nature and natural resources
- To work for achieving rights over clean water, soil and air
- To promote conservation of natural resources (biodiversity in particular) with the involvement of local communities
- To prepare databases/registers on natural resources with community participation.
- To promote evaluation of ecosystem and environment auditing
- To promote environmental education
Focusing Platforms
Conservation of nature and natural resources
Environmental education and training
Eco restoration
Sustainable tourism
Coastal zone management
Eco-economics
Environmental policies and laws
Development of community biodiversity registers
Activities
International Biodiversity Congress (IBC) 2026
The International Biodiversity Congress (IBC) is back! After a COVID-induced pause, IBC returns with renewed…
Children’s biodiversity congress
Kerala Bala Krishi Sastra Congress inspires students in sustainable and eco-friendly…
Biodiversity is life- Panel exhibition,
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Training programmes on plant taxonomy.
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Environment Impact Assessment projects,
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Livelihood Enhancement of Tribal Communities.
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