Environmental News

The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, along with volunteers and environmental groups, has launched regular cleanliness drives at beaches and public spaces, targeting plastic waste and non-biodegradable materials. Improved waste segregation, door-to-door collection, and awareness campaigns encouraging plastic-free tourism are part of the initiative. Popular areas such as Kozhikode Beach have seen increased monitoring to maintain environmental standards.

Environmental authorities and local bodies in Kozhikode have intensified efforts to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems, especially around coastal and estuary regions such as Kadalundi–Vallikkunnu. Mangroves play a crucial role in preventing coastal erosion, supporting marine biodiversity, and acting as natural barriers against floods. Awareness programs, community participation, and plantation drives are being carried out to prevent illegal encroachment and degradation of these sensitive ecosystems.