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The Hidden Toll: Pesticides and Human Health Impacts in Kerala’s Agriculture

The Hidden Toll: Pesticides and Human Health Impacts in Kerala’s Agriculture

 

This report sheds light on the hidden dangers of pesticide use in Kerala’s agriculture, focusing on its alarming health impacts on farmers, agricultural workers, and nearby communities. It explores real-life cases that reveal the extent of harm, from acute symptoms like skin irritation and respiratory problems to chronic illnesses such as cancer and endocrine disruption. The report also examines how pesticide contamination affects water sources, ecosystems, and vulnerable populations, including women and children.

Emphasizing the urgent need for change, it advocates for safer agricultural practices, including organic farming, to safeguard both human health and the environment. To gain a deeper understanding of these pressing issues and the proposed solutions, read the full report.

The Hidden Toll: Pesticides and Human Health Impacts in Kerala’s Agriculture

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CARBON NEUTRAL WAYANAD

CARBON NEUTRAL WAYANAD

(GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS)

 

Carbon Neutral Wayanad Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessment and Recommendations

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BECOMING CARBON NEUTRAL

                    BECOMING CARBON NEUTRAL  

‘Becoming Carbon Neutral- A handbook for Local Self Governments in Kerala’ is a comprehensive guide for local government bodies in the state of Kerala to achieve carbon neutrality. It is based on the concept of low-carbon development put forward by the United Nations  Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The handbook explains in detail the concept of low-carbon/low-emission development, steps to integrate it into the development plans for local self governments and the ways to achieve carbon neutrality.

 

 Becoming Carbon Neutral
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Meenangadi Net Zero Accelerator Lab (MNAL) Annual Report

Meenangadi Net Zero Accelerator Lab (MNAL) Annual Report

MNAL Annual Report

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Climate Change and Public Health Case Study

This case study examines the link between climate change and public health in Meenangadi Panchayat, which is on its journey to become carbon neutral. Using participatory methods like focus group discussions and interviews, the study captures the community’s experiences with environmental and health challenges caused by climate variability. It offers insights into the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and highlights the need for sustainable, health-focused solutions.

Climate Change and Public Health Case Study

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Carbon Neutral Meenangadi Project Updates

The Carbon Neutral Meenangadi project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the Meenangadi Panchayat through sustainable practices and community participation. The project focuses on conservation efforts, waste management, reforestation, and promoting the use of renewable energy. By engaging local residents and supporting eco-friendly livelihoods, Meenangadi is working toward becoming a model for carbon neutrality.

To learn more about the steps we’ve taken in Meenangadi, Click on the link below

CNM Project Updates

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Carbon-Neutral Meenangadi: Pioneering Climate-Responsive Development

Explore the Carbon Neutral project’s core principles, its role in shaping Kerala’s decentralized model of climate action, and its journey towards integrating climate change strategies into the heart of development planning. This forward-thinking concept note serves as a beacon for a new era where climate change shapes sustainable, community-driven development. Join us on this enlightening journey towards carbon-neutral development as we redefine the norms of sustainable progress and climate-conscious planning. Read more…

Discussion paper on carbon neutral idea

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ഭക്ഷ്യഇലചെടികളും നാട്ടറിവുകളും

കേരളം ഇന്ന് രൂക്ഷമായ പ്രതിസന്ധി നേരിട്ടുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയാണ്. ആവശ്യമുള്ളതിന്റെ 80 ശതമാനവും നമ്മൾ ഇറക്കുമതി ചെയ്യുമ്പോഴും നമ്മുടെ ചുറ്റുമുള്ള വിഷമയമല്ലാത്തതും ഗുണമേന്മയുള്ളതുമായ പല വിഭവങ്ങളെയും നാം തിരിച്ചറിയാതെ പോകുന്നു. ഇറക്കുമതി ചെയ്ത വിഷലിപ്തമായ പച്ചക്കറികൾ കഴിക്കുന്ന നമ്മൾ നമ്മുടെ ചുറ്റുമുള്ള ഇലച്ചെടികളെയും അവയുടെ ഔഷധമൂല്യങ്ങളെയും തിരിച്ചറിയുന്നില്ല. എങ്കിലും നാടൻ ഭക്ഷഇലച്ചെടികളെക്കുറിച്ച് അറിയാവുന്നവരും, ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നവരും വിരളമായി നമുക്കിടയിൽ ഇപ്പോഴുമുണ്ട്. അവരുടെ അനുഭവങ്ങളും, അറിവുകളും പങ്കുവെയ്ക്കുന്നതിലൂടെ നാശത്തിന്റെ വക്കിലെത്തിനിൽക്കുന്ന പല ചെടികളെയും സംരക്ഷിക്കാനും അവയുടെ മൂല്യം മനസ്സിലാക്കാനും അതിലൂടെ ഭക്ഷ്യസുരക്ഷ ഉറപ്പാക്കാനും നമുക്ക് കഴിയും. സുസ്ഥിരമായ ഭക്ഷ്യസുരക്ഷയ്ക്കായി വിഷലിപ്തമല്ലാത്ത ഗുണമേന്മയുള്ള ചില ചെടികളെയെങ്കിലും നമുക്ക് ഭക്ഷണത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാക്കാം.

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PLASTOCALYPSE; Life in the Plastic Age Coming to an End?

Plastocalypse explores how single-use plastics have become the most prevalent type of plastic manufactured worldwide and the environmental challenges they create. As a result, there are significant environmental and economic issues. To improve the effectiveness of the ban on single-use plastics in Kerala, it may be necessary to increase education and outreach efforts to ensure that the public is aware of the ban and its importance. This will lead to increased efforts to ensure compliance with the ban and reduce the availability of banned plastics.

Through Plastocalypse, readers can better understand the history of plastics, the rise of single-use products, and their impact on ecosystems, human health, and local economies.

The following topics are covered in the education material on single-use plastics: history of plastics and single-use plastics; banned single-use plastics; plastics’ recyclability; marine pollution brought on by single-use plastics; health and environmental issues with plastics; microplastics; national and state laws and policies related to plastics; plastic alternatives; and study reports in Kerala.

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കൃഷിയും പ്രകൃതിയും – ഉഷ എസ്

An eye-opening article by Smt. Usha. S, Director, Thanal about how sustainable agriculture is closely connected to nature. In the current situation where indiscriminate pesticide usage and mono-culture farming are the norms, the presence of a strong farmer community who is ready to work closely with nature is most essential…

 

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