Red Panda Conservation Awareness Program 

📍 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

🗓️ September 30, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

We’re thrilled to share the success of our interactive offline awareness camp on Red Panda Conservation, organized by ECOR Foundation in collaboration with local eco-volunteers and supporters of Himalayan wildlife.

Led by Dr. Sumit Giri (Zoologist & Biodiversity Conservation Specialist), the session engaged 100+ participants from diverse backgrounds — students, research scholars, nature enthusiasts, and youth leaders.

✨ Highlights:

✅ Insightful session on Red Panda ecology & threats

✅ Practical conservation discussions

✅ Awareness walk inside the zoo

funded by : Biodiversity and Climate Change Research Institute

This was more than an event — it was a movement towards youth-driven conservation and action for biodiversity.

Huge thanks to all who joined, learned, and pledged to protect our planet’s rare and beautiful species

 ECOR Foundation Successfully Flags Off Its Environmental Internship with Green Carbon Training!

We are excited to announce the launch of our Green Carbon Project, with the first field session conducted successfully at Kudayathoor, Idukki District, Kerala.

👩‍🔬 What Our Students Learned:

✅ Tree Height & Girth (GBH) Estimation

✅ Above-Ground Biomass Calculation

✅ Carbon Stock Assessment Techniques

✅ Use of GPS & Mobile Applications for Field Mapping

✅ Basics of QGIS for Carbon Mapping

✅ Understanding Ecosystem Services & Role of Trees in Climate Mitigation

🌱 This initiative is part of our National Green Carbon Project, aiming to build grassroots-level data and awareness on carbon sequestration potential in terrestrial ecosystems.

This is just the beginning! Upcoming activities include:

🛰️ Remote Sensing for Forest Monitoring

📚 Workshops on Climate & Ecosystem Services

📝 Research Paper Writing & Publications

🌳 Expansion of carbon plots across India

🌍 Upcoming Field Locations:

📍 Ernakulam

📍 Idukki

📍 Kottayam

📍 Thrissur

If you are passionate about Climate action, forest conservation, and carbon research, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to India's green transition.

📩 For more details & registration, visit: www.ecorf.org.in

📱 WhatsApp: +91 9061692616

Let’s work together for a carbon-conscious future! 🌍🌿

ECOR Foundation 

 ECOR Foundation Successfully Flags Off Its Environmental Internship with Coastal Sampling Training!

We are thrilled to share that the first field session of our Environmental Internship Program was successfully conducted at Ponnani Beach, Malappuram, Kerala, India!

👨‍🔬 What Our Students Learned:

✅ Water & Sediment Sampling Techniques

✅ Benthic Community Sampling

✅ Preservation technics

✅ Gastropod & Bivalve Collection

This is just the beginning of our journey — and we have a full calendar ahead, packed with:

🛰️ Remote Sensing Training

🧪 Toxicology Lectures

📚 Workshops & Seminars

🎤 National Conference on Coastal Research

📝 Publication Opportunities for 6-month+ interns

🌍 Upcoming Locations:

📍 Kanyakumari

📍 Andhra Pradesh

📍 Mumbai

📍 Goa

We are now open for new registrations– limited slots available!

If you're passionate about environmental science, this is your chance to get hands-on experience and be part of something impactful.

Let’s build the future of coastal and environmental research together! 🌿🌊

Amitha Chandran MV Jishnu Panamoly Ayyappan Pranavya Mol P 

 World Mosquito Day 2025 Celebration | ECOR Foundation – Punjab Chapter

📅 Date: 20 August 2025

📍 Venue: Norwood School, Punjab

🎯 Theme: Fight the Bite—Prevent Malaria, Dengue & Chikungunya

To mark World Mosquito Day, ECOR Foundation’s Punjab Chapter, in collaboration with Norwood School, organized an awareness event to educate students and the local community about mosquito-borne diseases and their prevention.

💡 Activities Conducted:

1️⃣ Interactive Presentation

Led by the school’s science department, this session covered:

• History of World Mosquito Day : Ronald Ross

• How mosquitoes (Anopheles, Aedes aegypti & A. albopictus) transmit malaria, dengue, chikungunya

• Local causes of mosquito outbreaks in Punjab

• Preventive measures like eliminating stagnant water, using repellents & protective clothing

2️⃣ Educational Skit – "Battle of the Bite"

Students creatively performed a drama illustrating:

• Mosquito life cycle & breeding

• Disease transmission

• Heroes like Mosquito Net & Cleaner fighting back

• Message: “Clean surroundings = Healthy community”

A special thanks to ECOR Foundation Punjab State Coordinator Diksha Arora for organizing this impactful event!

🌿Together, let’s fight the bite and protect our communities! 

World Lion Day Celebration - ECOR Kerala Chapter-2025

Greenlash International hybrid seminar on Environmental Disasters and Policy Aspects

The School of Environmental Sciences and the School of Social Sciences at Loyola College recently hosted a webinar series on environmental disasters and policy aspects, featuring distinguished speakers Prof. Johny Augustine (St. Amha University) and Prof. Ilan Kelman (University College London & University of Agder, Norway). The event brought together participants from across the globe, including Egypt, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom, to discuss pressing issues of environmental injustice, capitalism, disaster prevention, and resilience.

Capitalism, Inequality, and Environmental Injustice - Prof. Johny Augustine

Prof. Johny’s presentation explored the social and environmental impacts of capitalism, with a focus on:

• Wealth inequality, citing stark contrasts between billionaires’ fortunes and millions living without basic needs.
  
  

• Energy consumption disparities between the Global North and South, where high consumption in the North is tied to consumerism, while the South struggles with access to electricity.
  
  

• Resource exploitation, past and present, through colonial extraction, unfair labor practices, and corporate dominance in manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
  
  

• The need for alternative economic systems—such as social solidarity economies—that prioritize cooperation, sustainability, and human well-being.
  
  

Human Choices and Disaster Prevention - Prof. Ilan Kelman

Prof. Ilan Kelman delivered a keynote on “Disaster by Choice”, stressing that disasters are not natural events, but the outcome of human decisions. Using examples from Japan, California, and Iran, he highlighted that while earthquakes and floods are inevitable, their devastating impacts can be prevented with better planning, infrastructure, and preparedness.

Key themes from his address included:

• Vulnerability as the root of disasters—poverty, lack of resources, and political oppression shape communities’ ability to cope.
  
  

• Prevention strategies such as turning floodplains into green spaces, adopting people-centric planning, and investing in education and infrastructure.
  
  

• Expanding the scope of disaster definitions to include wildlife and ecosystems, with examples such as New Zealand’s legal recognition of rivers.
  
  

• Advocacy challenges, as governments are often reluctant to invest in prevention due to limited quantifiable outcomes, despite long-term ethical and economic benefits.
  
  

Global Dialogue and Future Directions

The session also addressed plastic reduction, disaster preparedness, and the role of local knowledge. While recycling is important, Ilan emphasized that reducing and reusing plastics are more impactful. Discussions highlighted both the strengths and limitations of traditional solutions, advocating for collaboration between local communities, governments, and international organizations.

The webinar concluded with an engaging discussion on how collective choices, policy shifts, and grassroots participation can drive meaningful change in addressing both environmental injustice and disaster prevention.

📌 Organized by ECOR Foundation in collaboration with:

• MG University, Kottayam
  
  

• Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum
  
  

• Loyola Association of Disaster Studies
  
  

• C-HAERT
  
  

📩 Don’t miss this thought-provoking session on justice, policy, and climate resilience!

Youtube link : Will update soon

World lion day event at Kannur University, Kerala, India

Organized by
ECOR Foundation Kerala Chapter
In collaboration with the Department of Environmental Science, Kannur University

Event Date and Time:
August 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Venue: Mangattuparamba Campus, Kannur University

Event Overview:
ECOR Foundation Kerala Chapter successfully organized a special event to commemorate World Lion Day (August 10) on August 11, 2025. The event aimed to raise awareness about lion conservation, particularly in the context of climate change, and to engage students in environmental studies through an interactive quiz competition.

Event Details:
The program began with a special session titled “Lion Conservation in the Context of Climate Change”, delivered by Assistant Professor Aishu A from the Department of Environmental Science, Kannur University, Mangattuparamba Campus. Professor Aishu’s insightful talk highlighted the challenges faced by lions due to shifting climates and the importance of preserving these majestic animals for ecological balance.

Following the talk, a quiz competition was held exclusively for students of the Environmental Studies Department. The quiz encouraged active participation, and all participants received e-certificates as a token of appreciation. The winner of the quiz was awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Organizers and Participants:
The event was organized by ECOR Foundation Kerala Chapter Coordinators Mis.  Pranavya Mol P,  and Mis.Amitha Chandran. M. V. The session and quiz saw enthusiastic participation from 40 students, demonstrating the growing interest in wildlife conservation among the academic community.

Conclusion:
The World Lion Day event successfully combined education and engagement, fostering a deeper understanding of conservation issues and motivating students to contribute towards protecting lions and their habitats. The ECOR Foundation Kerala Chapter continues to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices through such impactful initiatives.

Global Tiger Day & Inauguration of Forestry Club 'Aaranya Vedi- 2025

On 29th July 2025, ECOR Foundation played a key role in organizing the Global Tiger Day event, held in collaboration with Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College and the Kerala State Forest & Wildlife Department. The event, along with the inauguration of the forestry club 'Aaranya Vedi', took place at the college’s Examination Hall in Valayanchirangara. This event marked an important step towards promoting conservation and environmental awareness, with ECOR Foundation as a leading partner.

The event began with a prayer, setting a respectful tone for the day's proceedings. Dr. Manusankar C, Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Coordinator of the Birds Club, delivered the Welcome Address. Prof. Dr. K. M. Sudhakaran, the Principal of the College, spoke about the crucial need for wildlife conservation, particularly protecting tigers and their habitats.

The inauguration of the 'Aaranya Vedi' Forestry Club was led by Ms. Lakshmi A, Range Forest Officer (Social Forestry), who underscored the role of the Forest Department in safeguarding forests and wildlife habitats. She emphasized the critical need for youth and community involvement in conservation efforts.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Sabu, a retired Range Forest Officer, who shared his invaluable personal experiences in wildlife conservation. His speech highlighted the urgency of protecting endangered species, such as tigers, and the necessity of cooperation between forest officials, local communities, and stakeholders.

The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Ms. Anusree P. A., Assistant Professor in History and Director of Social Science at ECOR Foundation. She expressed gratitude to all the participants, speakers, and partners for their contributions to the success of the event.

The event was a resounding success, with 127 participants, including students, faculty, and staff. It fulfilled its objective of raising awareness and encouraging sustainable conservation practices. Through its leadership and support, ECOR Foundation continues to take proactive steps toward creating an environmentally conscious future, exemplified by the inauguration of the 'Aaranya Vedi' Forestry Club.