BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thanal - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Thanal X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thanaltrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thanal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20251114T102321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T110453Z UID:8094-1763119800-1763125200@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém\, Brazil DESCRIPTION:Our Executive Director\, C Jayakumar\, will be a panelist at an official session during the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém\, Brazil. \nHe will be speaking at GAIA’s main event titled:\n“From Landfills to Livelihoods: A Just Transition for Methane Reduction.” \nThis session brings together global waste picker leaders\, climate justice organisations and policy advocates to discuss inclusive\, communit \ny-centered strategies for methane reduction and just transition in the waste sector. URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/30th-un-climate-change-conference-cop30-in-belem-brazil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240614T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240612T103713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T104319Z UID:7216-1718357400-1718384400@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Thulitham..........A Year of Climate Adaptation Activities DESCRIPTION:Thulitham\nA Year of Climate Adaptation Activities\nCarbon Neutral Accelerator Lab Anniversary Celebration\, ‘Carbon Neutral Meenangadi Report Release\, and Farmers’ Felicitation Ceremony \nMeenangadi: The Carbon Neutral Accelerator Lab\, which has been providing full support and technical assistance to all activities of the Carbon Neutral Meenangadi Project that received the Indian President’s Carbon Neutral Special Panchayat Award\, has completed its first year of operations. The first anniversary of the Carbon Neutral Accelerator Lab\, “Thulitham\,” is scheduled to be celebrated grandly on Friday\, June 14\, from 9:30 AM to 5 PM at the Meenangadi Community Hall. \nThe annual celebration will be inaugurated by the esteemed District Panchayat President Shamsad Marakkar\, with the honorable Meenangadi Grama Panchayat President K.E. Vinayan presiding over the event. The keynote address will be delivered by Thanal Executive Director Jayakumar C. \nIn conjunction with the Accelerator Lab anniversary\, there will be an exhibition fair themed around climate adaptation\, a speech competition for children and adults\, and an open discussion on the topic “Climate Change and Agriculture” featuring prominent farmers. \nFollowing the anniversary closing ceremony\, the honorable Sub-Collector Shri Misal Sagar Bharat IAS will release the Malayalam version of the “Carbon Neutral Meenangadi Assessment and Recommendations” report\, the first of its kind at the panchayat level in India\, detailing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation measures. Additionally\, the farmers’ collective from Manivayal\, which has achieved significant success through regenerative farming\, will be honored. \nA detailed program notice is attached below \nFor more information\, please contact \nAnju Babu \nProgram Coordinator \nCarbon Neutral Accelerator Lab \n+91 8089094446 \nThulitham Program Notice URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/thulitham-a-year-of-climate-adaptation-activities/ LOCATION:Meenangadi Community Hall\, kerala\, India ORGANIZER;CN="Thanal":MAILTO:Info@thanal.co.in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240206T065342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T070910Z UID:6455-1707559200-1707588000@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Meetup DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for our upcoming events that promise to be insightful and thought-provoking. Be part of the conversation and contribute to building a greener and healthier planet. URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/volunteer-meetup/ LOCATION:Volunteer Meetup\, Organic Bazaar. Kowdiar\, Trivandrum\, India ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thanaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Volunteer-Meet-Up-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240206T095451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T095709Z UID:6508-1702717200-1702929600@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Jaivika DESCRIPTION:Jaivika\, a three-day organic fest\, successfully promoted awareness about safe food practices and the harmful effects of pesticides. The event engaged 110 school children\, honored 16 organic farmers\, and featured a mini run\, cultural programs\, and organic food courts. With a commitment to sustainability\, Jaivika exhibited diverse indigenous grains\, emphasizing a healthier\, pesticide-free future. The event’s outcomes reflect a positive impact on participants and a growing awareness of eco-friendly and organic living practices. \nKnow More \nGet Involved \nWant to participate or collaborate with us on an event? Reach out to us and become a valuable part of our mission to create a sustainable and resilient world.\nJoin Thanal at our next event and be a catalyst for positive change! URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/jaivika/ LOCATION:Organic Bazaar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thanaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jaivika-imagh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211020 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240206T081414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T081437Z UID:6466-1634601600-1634687999@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Rice-Mela-2021 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/rice-mela-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thanaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Rice-Mela-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240206T084340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T091643Z UID:6468-1603324800-1603411199@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Tree Banking Scheme-Online Inauguration DESCRIPTION:Dr. Thomas Isaac\, Finance Minister of Kerala inaugurated the tree banking scheme at Meenangadi Panchayat on 20th October 2020. Speaking on the occasion\, Dr. Thomas Isaac said that the Tree banking project envisaged ensuring sustainable income to farmers in the district apart from vastly improving the socio-economic -environment scenarios in the Panchayat. The tree banking project has been launched as a part of developing the Meenangadi Panchayath as the first “carbon-neutral panchayath” in the country. The carbon-neutral project of the civic body would help to market the “Wayanadan coffee” powder even in foreign markets\, Dr. Thomas Isaac said. He also called all grama panchayats to adopt steps to expand the project in the district. The details of trees ( 32 selected species of trees 3-5 years old) and the residents who are growing and preserving them in their homes eligible for financial benefits were surveyed under the scheme. Each beneficiary is given a unique registration number and each tree is geotagged and details digitally recorded. Thus the details of trees are available anytime online to the Panchayat. 7526 trees were geotagged in 157 households in Choothuppara and Appad wards with the help of trained kudumbasree workers and volunteers. Under this scheme\, the beneficiaries can avail of a loan of 50 Rupees per tree. The amount to the beneficiaries who opted for the loan was distributed at the function by Sri. C.K .Saseendran MLA. Panchayat President Smt.Beena Vijayan welcomed the guests. District Vice President Smt. Omana\, Panchayat Vice President Sri. Assanar\, Panchayat Secretary\, Sri. Arun John and Thanal trust Executive Director Sri. Jayakumar spoke on the occasion. The other wards will be surveyed and trees will be geo-tagged and loan released after completing the procedures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carbon Neutral Meenangadi- Tree Banking Scheme \nCarbon Neutral Meenangadi was conceptualized to improve the agricultural economy of Wayanad which was suffering due to climate change and market fluctuations. The objectives were to double the income of people in Meenangadi\, to find permanent markets for their products\, to enhance brand value\, and fetch a good price for the cash crops and forest products of Wayanad while protecting the environment. \nTrees help to control carbon emissions and help sequestrate excess carbon. Usually\, a person does not get any financial benefit during his lifetime when they grow trees. But this is a scheme where we give them a loan of Rs.50 per year annually on the basis of its future market value. This loan is given by Meenangadi Cooperative Bank on the guarantee of Meenangadi panchayat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After 20 or 25 years when they sell the trees\, they can repay the loan. Those who are growing 100 trees in their household get 5000 Rs per year and thus Rs.50 000 in 10 years. Through this scheme\, the residents are able to enjoy a part of the future market value even when the trees are small. As a part of Meenangadi Panchayath’s MG National Employment Guarantee Scheme activities\, a nursery of saplings was formed and they helped plant the saplings which the beneficiary wished to grow. Apart from this\, the saplings grown by the beneficiary on his own are also taken into account. The saplings between 3-5 years of age are considered for this scheme. The volunteers under the Panchayath surveyed the houses of the beneficiaries and identified and tagged the saplings and submitted the details to Meenangadi panchayat. The beneficiary has to start an account in the cooperative bank. Based on the survey report\, the panchayat recommends a loan. Then the banks transfer the loan to the beneficiary’s account. The amount and the interest for the loan for all beneficiaries are given from the total deposit of Rs.10 crores made by the State Government to the Panchayath for the scheme. Anyone owning land at Meenangadiis eligible to become a beneficiary. Each tree included in the scheme is geotagged with plant and location details digitally recorded. It has to be monitored annually. Whenever the tree is cut\, the beneficiary should pay back the loan. If during any natural disaster\, the plant gets destroyed\, Panchayath can decide the further proceedings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Objectives of the scheme \n• To provide interest-free loans to farmers for planting and protecting trees and thus create interest among them.\n• To increase the buying power of the residents by creating new avenues for financial transactions.\n• To establish a standard to improve goodwill and brand value to the new products like carbon-neutral coffee/ Wayanad coffee\, cash crops\, and forest produce of Wayanad that will appear in the market as a result of the carbon-neutral project. \n• To enhance the carbon sequestration in homesteads of Wayanad and protecting biodiversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sources: \nhttp://thanal.co.in/uploads/resource/document/carbon-neutral-meenangadi-assessment-recomendations-87546380.pdf \nhttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/carbon-neutral-community-59875 URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/tree-banking-scheme-online-inauguration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thanaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG-20201020-WA0041.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20190206T092243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T092503Z UID:6501-1575590400-1575676799@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Activity Report – Carbon Neutral Meenangadi DESCRIPTION:List of Activities conducted by Thanal at Meenangadi Grama Panchayat\n activity-report-carbon-neutral-meenangadi URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/activity-report-carbon-neutral-meenangadi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191129 DTSTAMP:20260615T220920 CREATED:20240206T092019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T092026Z UID:6496-1574899200-1574985599@thanaltrust.org SUMMARY:Master farmers from Thariode Wayanad visited our centre @ Panavally DESCRIPTION:Field week ( Nov 25-30) at our Agroecology Centre at Panavally\, Wayanad. This is the Kerala’s largest live collection of paddy varieties and around 300 native rice varieties are conserved in our AEC campus .Visitors keep dropping in to learn and experience the rich rice diversity. Our team members take them on a field tour and also share with them our experiences in Agroecological practices. URL:https://thanaltrust.org/event/master-farmers-from-thariode-wayanad-visited-our-centre-panavally/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thanaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSCN3517-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR