ECOR Projects

One-Day Field Training on Carbon Sequestration in Trees 

We’re glad to share that the hands-on workshop on “Carbon Sequestration in Trees – Approaches & Analysis” was successfully conducted on 29 September 2025 at Vanasthali, Kottayam (Kerala).

Organized by ECOR Foundation, the event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of both students and professionals from environmental and forestry backgrounds. The session focused on practical, field-based methods to assess carbon storage in trees and emphasized its significance in climate change mitigation.

Participants engaged in:

🌳 Biomass sampling

📏 Field measurement techniques

🧠 Discussions on ecological relevance

📸 Real-time analysis in natural settings

The workshop provided not just technical training, but also networking opportunities among like-minded individuals passionate about sustainability and conservation.

Every participants will received a certificate of participation, and the day concluded with lively interactions and eco-conscious reflections.

🌍 At ECOR Foundation, we remain committed to fostering field-based environmental learning and empowering the next generation of climate leaders.

Funded by : Biodiversity and Climate Change Research Institute 

Discovering the Biodiversity of Vellar Estuary – Tamil Nadu, India

📍 Location: Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai

📅 Date: 27th September 2025

📷 Organized by: ECOR Foundation

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent field-based biodiversity exploration event at the Vellar Estuary, a unique estuarine ecosystem rich in flora and fauna.

Led by our expert resource person, Pragati Kamble (Research Scholar, Bombay Natural History Society & ECOR Maharashtra State Coordinator) the event offered participants hands-on exposure to:

🔍 Estuarine biodiversity

🐚 Species identification techniques

🌿 Ecological interactions in coastal systems

The enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork from all participants made this experience truly memorable. From early morning sampling to group discoveries, the day was filled with learning and environmental appreciation.

Participants

JANA G ( ECOR Intern)

Murali Krishna (ECOR Intern)

Arundathy Niranjana ( ECOR Intern) ..and more

...

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — your energy and engagement made this a remarkable success!

Stay tuned for more such field experiences with ECOR Foundation. Let’s continue working together for science, sustainability, and conservation. 

Biodiversity and Climate Change Research Institute 

Water Quality Research in Kerala Wetlands

Today, our dedicated student interns collected samples from four different aquatic ecosystems as part of our ongoing water quality research project. This hands-on initiative reflects our strong commitment to beating pollution through science, contributing towards evidence-based environmental policies in India.

This study focuses on one of the least explored wetland regions in Kerala, involving comprehensive sampling from lakes, rivers, wells, and coastal waters.

A special thanks to our passionate interns Ibrahim and Thehsin from CMS College, who actively contributed to today’s successful fieldwork through the ECOR internship program.

This important project is funded by Biodiversity and Climate Change Research Institute, and we express our sincere gratitude to the directors for their continued support. We remain committed to long-term ecological monitoring to protect and restore our precious water bodies.

Let’s continue to move forward—one sample at a time, one step closer to a pollution-free aquatic system. 💧🌱

ECOR Foundation 

Green Carbon Project

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!