World Wetlands Day Observation 2025 at DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

• 02-04-2025

The Bhoomithrasena Club of the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, successfully organized a one-day symposium on February 4, 2025, in observance of World Wetlands Day. The event, held in hybrid mode, brought together distinguished experts and scholars to discuss critical issues in wetland conservation and management.

Shri. Sunil Pamidi, Director, DOECC, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered an insightful inaugural address emphasizing the importance of wetlands in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. He highlighted the urgent need for conservation initiatives and sustainable management practices to protect these vital ecosystems. A team of Professionals from the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK), namely, Amritha KM (Project Scientist), Dr. Nimmi N (Wetland Specialist), Niveditha (Wetland Analyst), Akhila V Ashok (Project Assistant), Selvi T. R (Project Assistant), and Akshara Ashok (Wetland Analyst), graced the occasion. Dr. Sabu Joseph, Prof. and Head, Dept of Environmental Sciences, presided over the function.

The symposium featured a series of scholarly discussions by eminent experts in the field. Dr. Srikumar Chadopadya (Retired Scientist, NCESS), Dr. K. Soman (Retired Scientist, NCESS),, Dr. Eric Volanski (Prof. James Cook University, Australia), and Dr. Tim Jennerjen (ZMT, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Germany). shared their expertise on various aspects of wetland ecosystems, including their ecological significance, threats, and conservation strategies.

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