Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 -- Environmental groups and community representatives have unveiled a comprehensive policy framework titled "From Forest to Sea: Kerala People's Environmental Charter," urging political parties and policymakers to place ecology and climate resilience at the centre of development planning in Kerala.
The document, prepared by the Kerala Paristhithi Aikya Vedi, was the outcome of discussions held at the Sahyadri Environmental Summit 2026 in Wayanad from January 24 to 26. The charter was developed through consultations involving environmental organisations, researchers and community representatives from across the state.
The charter warns that Kerala is facing increasing ecological stress, reflected in frequent fl...