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Environmentalists in Wayanad demand the immediate scrapping of the revived Cheekkalloor airstrip project, warning that destroying vital paddy fields and wetlands will shatter local water security, displace families, and trigger severe regional flooding.
Kerala's prized ornamental bridal creeper vine is an aggressive ecological hazard. Growing rapidly, its dense foliage smothers native flora and reduces biodiversity. Experts advise continuous monitoring and strict prevention to control its spread.
Government Chief Whip Appu John Joseph inaugurated a new biodiversity park in Edavetty Panchayat, developed on ten cents of MVIP land to promote local environmental preservation and community engagement.
India calls for equal attention to adaptation, mitigation and means of implementation
A cadastral map detailing Ecologically Sensitive Areas will be published for public access, enabling landowners to check property boundaries, subject to government approval.
Kerala demands the Centre exclude residential and agricultural land from the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area notification, citing state-specific needs.
Kerala seeks to exclude 1,500 sq km and 30 villages from the proposed eco-sensitive area, prioritising populated and agricultural regions, by the September 24 deadline.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport's expansion, costing ₹8,707 crore, has been approved with conditions, including improved passenger/cargo capacity, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental mitigation measures.
This is the first of the three major environmental COPs of 2026
Despite repeated government promises and a ₹4 crore heritage village plan, Veeramala Hills' tourism potential remains unrealised.
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