Biodiversity Club

Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) is an autonomous body of the State Government that comes under the Kerala State Environment Department, with the Head Quarter at Thiruvananthapuram. The Board falls under the provision of the Biological Diversity Act 2002, Rules 2004 and Kerala State Biological Diversity Rules 2008. The KSBB is dedicated into conservation and protection of the agro, plant and fish diversity of the State. The Act provides a legal framework for conservation of biological diversity of the country, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources. The academic institutions also ensure effective implementation of Biological Diversity Act 2002 and Rules 2004 for the conservation of biodiversity of the State through the activities of Biodiversity Club. The club aims in the conservation of local biodiversity and to equip younger generation to create awareness in the society about the importance of preserving biodiversity. Activities of the club includes nature camps, biodiversity awareness programmes, conservation activities, observance of environmentally significant days, etc.