Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 3 -- Kerala will observe Wildlife Week with a three-day programme titled 'Vanaspandanam' at the State Central Library Hall here from October 5 to 7, featuring discussions on wildlife-human coexistence, threats faced by the Western Ghats, disappearing water sources and environment-friendly tourism.

The programme is being organised jointly by the Co-existence Collective Kerala, a collective of environmental organisations, researchers, farmers and environmental thinkers, and the Thiruvananthapuram State Central Library. A photography exhibition will also be held as part of the programme.

The organisers said the Wildlife Week celebrations were being held at a time when those speaking up for environmental protection we...