As cities worldwide, including those in Kerala, experience rapid growth, the environment faces increasing pressure. By 2050, an estimated 70% of the global population is projected to be urban. While cities occupy only 3% of the Earth’s land, they contribute significantly to environmental issues like climate change and pollution, emitting 78% of carbon emissions and …
Cities are growing, shrinking green spaces. This leads to increased pollution, higher temperatures, and less access to nature. Kerala faces these challenges too with the urban areas having more buildings and paved surfaces, resulting in less vegetation and higher heat absorption. This creates a ‘heat island effect’ with hotter temperatures. Additionally, fewer green spaces limit …
Navakiranam Project: Voluntary Relocation Project The Kerala Forest Department’s Navakiranam Project, is one of the prime projects of the State Government under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative. Launched on November 14, 2019, Navakiranam empowers voluntary relocation of non-tribal families residing within forests. The project addresses key challenges such as human-wildlife conflict, natural disasters, limited access to …