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Harithakeralam Mission

Environment Summit 2026

February 23-25, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

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HKM Summit 2026

Uday Palace Convention Centre
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala



About the Event

The Harithakeralam Mission Environment Summit 2026

The Harithakeralam Mission Environment Summit 2026 is more than a conference—it is Kerala’s collective platform to shape a Net Zero future. By attending, you gain direct exposure to Kerala’s most successful, on-ground environmental models across water, agriculture, energy, waste, transport, biodiversity, and climate resilience, presented by the departments and communities that implemented them.

  • Opportunity to engage with policymakers, subject experts, innovators
  • 50 world-class speakers
  • Solution-driven discussions
Water Conservation / Waste Management / Eco-Restoration / Net Zero Carbon Keralam / Youth & the Future Environment / Climate-Resilient Agriculture /
Media & Environment / Environmental Restoration Models / Climate Change & Disasters / Low-Carbon Transport in Kerala / Water Sector Challenges & Solutions / Air & Water Quality Solutions /
Why Attend

What You’ll Gain

The Summit offers a rare opportunity to engage with policymakers, subject experts, innovators, and grassroots leaders in solution-driven discussions that bridge science, governance, and people’s participation.

Water Conservation

Focuses on securing Kerala’s water future by addressing flood and drought risks through river and canal rejuvenation, groundwater management, water budgeting, climate-resilient irrigation, and sustainable urban and rural water practices.

Waste Management

Explores integrated solutions for solid waste, biowaste, and wastewater management, highlighting decentralised treatment models, sanitation innovations, circular economy approaches, and community-led waste management systems.

Eco-Restoration

Highlights the restoration of Kerala’s ecosystems through climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices, wetland and river basin revival, biodiversity conservation, soil and water regeneration, and nature-based solutions led by farmers and local communities..

Net Zero Carbon Keralam

Charts Kerala’s pathway to Net Zero by focusing on emission reduction in energy, transport, agriculture, and public infrastructure, alongside GHG accounting, renewable energy adoption, green finance, and data-driven climate planning.

Speakers

Meet the Visionaries

Whether it's a quick refresh or a deep clean transformation, our expert touch leaves your home or office shining.

Ms. Licypriya Kangujam

Climate & Environmental Activist and Founder, The Child Movement

Ms. Ridhima Pandey

Environmental activist, Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice winner

Ms. Prasidhi Singh

Environmental activist, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (2021) Award winner

Sri. Venkitesh Ramakrishnan

Media and Environment

Dr. N.C. Narayanan

Addressing Water Quality Issues

Prof. Vimal Mishra

Challenges in the Water Sector

Prof. Anindita Chakrabarti

Addressing Water Quality Issues

Dr. Pramod G Krishnan IFS

Human - Animal Interface

Dr. K.N. Harilal

Environmental Justice in Finance

Dr. John Mathai

Climate change and Disasters

Dr. Abhilash S

Climate change and Disasters

Sri. Amrith Lal B

Media and Environment

Sri. Vijayakumar Blathur

Media and Environment
Event Schedule

3 Days of Environment Summit 2026

  • Day 1

    FEB 23, 2026

  • Day 2

    FEB 24, 2026

  • Day 3

    FEB 25, 2026

  • Day 1
    February 23, 2026

    Time Venue A
    10.30 am to 11.15 am 1) Impact of Haritha Keralam Mission Initiatives - Water conservation, Waste management, Eco restoration models
    Dr. T.N Seema & Sri. Abraham Koshy,     Asst. Coordinator, Haritha Keralam Mission
    12.00 pm to 1.00 pm  2) Inaugural Session 
    2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

    3) Youth for Tomorrow's Environment
    Chair : Dr. T.N. Seema 

    Perception Dr. K Vasuki IAS
    Presentations Ms. Licypriya Kangujam, Climate & Environmental Activist and Founder, The Child Movement
    Ms. Ridhima Pandey, Environmental activist, Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice winner
    Ms. Prasidhi Singh, Environmental activist, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (2021) Award winner
    Devananda
    Letter to CM by a student
    Response  Sri. V K Prasanth MLA
    K.K. Krishnakumar
    Dr. Sujith V Gopalan 
    Venue A Venue B
    4) Climate adaptation in agriculture - Kerala context
    Time : 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
    Chair : Dr.Pradeep kumar T,     Former VC, KUFOS/ Sri. Nagesh S.S, Agri Chief, Planning Board    		 5) Media and Environment
    Time : 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
    Chair : Sri. Venkitesh Ramakrishnan,     Managing Editor, The AIDEM
    Empowering farmers for climate action (Linking science, Policy and Pratice) Prof. R Ramakumar, Member, KSPB   Sri. Venkitesh Ramakrishnan 
    Managing Editor
    The AIDEM
    Kattamudi Neelamma Kattamudi The Role of Traditional Media and New Media in Environmental Journalism Sri. Amrith Lal,
    Editor Views
    Hindusthan Times
    Climate resilient integrated farming model Dr. Meera A.V , Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), KAU  Role of Media in promoting Environmental Sustainability Sri. Vijayakumar Blathur
    Environmentalist & Social Media Activist
    Climate Adaptation techniques to be adopted in coconut farming in kerala Dr. Abdul Haris A, Principal Scientist, CPCRI Kayamkulam Response & Comments Dr. Anitha Thampi (HLL, CMD)
    KJ Jacob,
    Jacob Thomas,
    Praveen Thambi (Economic times)
    Sreedevi (Manorama News)
    Reema Narendran (Indian Express)
    Thomas (Manorama News)
    Viju V (Times of India)
    Climate resilient rice based farming system for kerala Dr. Prakashan, Senior Scientist, IRRI  
    Smart agriculture for a changing climate Role of digital tools, Remote sensing GIS, AI and precision farming in climate adaptations. Sri.Thanveer Ahmed S, Founder Uptown Urban Farms
    & Sri. Rohit Krishna, Co-Founder Uptown Urban Farms    		    
    Manickal & Pirappamankad experience sharing Agri. Officer & Ex GP president
    Manickal, Pirappamankad padashekhara samithi    		    
    Response &
    Comments    		 Dr. Regi Jacob Thomas - Head CPCRI Kayamkulam    
    Dr. K.S. Hirosh Kumar, Scientific officer (Rtd), Kerala Agriculture University    
    Dr. Jacob Joy, Technical Officer, KERA    
    Sri. Salim Pichan
    Senior Technical Assisstant, MSSRF    		    
    Dr.Sreeram Vishnu, Assisstant Professor, RARS Ambalavayal    
    Dr. C. Thamban
    Scientist (Rtd.)
    ICAR-CPCRI    		    
    Indira Devi    

  • Day 2
    February 24, 2026

    6) Practical models in Environment Restoration
    Time: 10.00 am to 11.00 am
    Chair : Dr. Jiju P Alex
    Jala Samrudhi - Kattakada, Thiruvanathapuram
    (10.00 am to 10.20 am)    		 Sri. I. B. Satheesh MLA
    Susthira Thrithala, Palakkad
    (10.20 am to 10.40 am)    		 Sri. Saidalavi, DMC Palakkad
    Meenachil, Meenanthalayar rejuvenation - experience sharing
    (10.40 am to 11.00 am)    		 Adv. K. Anil Kumar 
    Expert respondent  Sri. Nizamudeen A, IAS
    Dr.Sushanth, Senior Scientist (Rtd.), CWRDM
    Sri. Sudheer Padikkal, General Manager, KIIDC
    Venue A Venue B
    7) Climate change and Disasters
    Time : 11.30 am to 1.00 pm
    Chair : Dr. John Mathai,     Scientist G (Rtd), NCESS    		 8) Emission reduction in Transport sector-possibilities in Kerala-experience sharing and policy concerns
    Time : 11.30 am to 1.00 pm
    Chair : P.S.Pramoj Sanker IOFS,     CMD - KSRTC
    Rainfall pattern changes in Kerala-challenges in prediction  Dr. Abhilash.S , Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, CUSAT Possibility of Inland Water Transport in Kerala  Sri. S. Suresh Kumar, Chief Engineer, Kerala Waterways and Infrastructures Limited, Kochi
    1. Warning System for LSGs
    2. Structural Background of stream mapping
    2. Mappathon     		 1. Sachin Gracious, Senior Software Architect, GPS Renewables
    2. Arun, GPS Renewables
    3. Aswathy A.V, HKM    		 Water Metro-A unique experience Sri. Sajan P. John, Chief Operating Officer, Kochi Water Metro
    Vulnerable Ranges-Disaster management Dr. T. R. Suma, Social Scientist, Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology (Humes Wayanad) Emission reduction in Public Transport - Experience sharing A.A  David,
    Executive Director (Technical)
    Climate risk assessment and early warning system for kerala  Dr.Ajith. K, Assistant Professor (Agrometeorology), RARS, Kumarakom  The Solar Shift : Scaling Sustainable Water Transport Navalt Boats
    Kerala's silent crisis : Strategies to address heat stress in Kerala Sri. Dhilon Subramanian,
    WRI    		 Response & Comments  Dr. Vikas Nimesh, Assistant professor, School of Public Policy,IIT Delhi                       
    Response &
    Comments    		 Dr. Joy Elamon, Member (Localisation of Disaster Management, Capacity Development & Public Health), KSDMA Additional Director Tourism / KAS/ Responsible Tourism
    Sri. Nidhin Davis, Program Manager - Climate, Economics & Finance, WRI India    
    Dr. Aneesh T.S     
    9) Challenges in the Water Sector: Flooding & Scarcity—Strategies and Experience Sharing
    Time : 2.00 pm to 3.15 pm
    Chair : Sri. Binoy Tomy George,     Chief Engineer, Irrigation Dept.    		 10) Challenges in GHG accounting and Net Zero Campaign
    Time : 2.00 pm to 3.15 pm
    Chair : Sri. Sanjeev S.U,     Asst. Coordinator, Haritha Keralam/ offcial from environment directorate 
    Water budgeting 1) Dr. Sushanth C.M, Senior Scientist (Rtd.)
    2) SRi. Vivek. B, Scientist & Head i/c, Ecology and Environment, CWRDM
    3) Sri. Balakrishnan, DMC Kasargod     		 GHG Emission and sequestration assessment - HKM experience Smt. Liji Mary George
    Harithakeralam Mission
    Inland tidal flooding mitigation - experiences and strategies Sri M.P.Shajan, Program Manager & Sri. Abhay Vishnu, Senior Data Analyst, Equinoct Data Collection challenges  Sri. Rajasekharan P.R, Founder/CEO - CeroEd
    Water Conservation Future demand & Strategies Irrigation Dept. Subnational data challenges for net zero planning campaign in LSGIs Sri. Mehul Patel, Program Lead - Climate, Economics and Finance, WRI
    Response &
    Comments     		 Sri. Vimal Mishra, Professor, Civil Engineering, IIT Gandhi Nagar Net Zero Crabon Jail - The Kannur Central jail Experienc Sri. Venu, Superintendent, Kannur Central Jail
      Sri. N.N. Rai, Chief Engineer, Mahi & Tapi Basin Organisation, CWC Response &
    Comments     		 Dr. Radhakrishnan T, Asst. Professor, Digital university
           
    AFTERNOON
    11) Addressing Water Quality Issues: Wastewater and Biowaste Management—Experiences and Challenges
    Time : 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
    Chair : Dr. N.C. Narayanan    		 AFTERNOON
    12) Green energy for irrigation-and water conservation-experience sharing and possibilities
    Time :  3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
    Chair : Sri. Priyesh R,     Chief Engineer, IDRB
    Possibilities of DEWATS - CANALPY experience Ms. Latha Raman Jaigopal, Member, CDD India Solar energy for lift irrigation- Kareepra experience Sri. Abraham Koshy
    Experience sharing - Farmers
    Management of Waste water in Urban context Dr. Hareesh Nambiar, Founder, SQUAS Conservation & Usage of Groundwater - Possibilites in Kerala Dr. Lal Thompson, Superintending Hydrogeologist, Groundwater Dept. 
    Kannampuzha Rejuvenation - Social & Economic Development model - experience sharing Sri. N.Chandran, Convenor, Kanampuzha Athijeevana Samithi Challenges in Micro Irrigation Presentation - Shri. Sudheer Padikkal, Consultant General Manager, KIIDC, Mahindra
    Experience sharing- Palakkad Farmers
    Killiyar rejuvenation - experience sharing Sri. B. Biju, Former President - Nedumangad Block Panchayat  Lift irrigation schemes - Possibiities of energy savings and Green energy Irrigation Department
    Turning the tide: Converting invasive Hyacinth into economic value Sri. Sreejith Nedumpully
    Founder, ROPE    		 Response & Comments Prof. P.K Raveendran
    Response & Comments  Prof. Anindita Chakrabarti (CCIED), Department of
    Humanities and Social Sciences, IITK    		 Sri. Binoy Tomy George, Chief Engineer, Irrigation Dept.
    EVENING
    13) Solar and wind energy-captive power plants for large establishments - Policy issues, experience sharing
    Time : 4.45 pm to 6.00 pm
    Chair : Dr.R. Harikumar, Director, EMC    		 EVENING
    14) Environmental Justice in Finance-Sustainable agricultural finance, Global finance commitments-Impact on marginalized communities
    Time : 4.45 pm to 6.00 pm
    Chair : Dr. K.N. Harilal
    Captive Power Plants: Policy Considerations and Operational Experience of CIAL Satheesh Pai, GM & Head (Cargo),Cochin International Airport Ltd. Financing rural agriculture programs NABARD
    Innovation & Storage Issues in wind energy - Experience sharing Mr. Dhanesh and Mr. Nirmal
    Ahalia Alternate Energy
    Ahalia Campus
    Palakkad    		 Green initiatives as part of Start up Misssion & Support systems Ashok, Senior Manager,
    Start up Mission
    Peralassery Experience Sharing Sri. K.K Sugathan Climate justice and farmers Refer TPS
    Alternate energy sources Dinesh Kumar A N
    Joint Director    		 Financing-new avenues Sri. Arun Ramachandran,Vice president, Rang De
    Grid Integration and Scalability: Strategic Policy Challenges and Opportunities Asha, CE, REES  Financing environment Mr. Aditya Verghese,
    SEEDS
    Possibilities of Green energy for EV Charging Stations Manoharan J.
    Head of the E-Mobility Division    		   Dr. C. Bhaskaran
    Prof. (Rtd) Kerala Agricultural University
    Response &
    Comments     		 Sri. Tirthankar Mandal, Associate Director (Energy Policy) - Energy Program, WRI India   Jiju P Alex, Planning Board
      NIIST   Environment Directorate
    15) Round table discussion & Dinner
    Time : 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

  • Day 3
    February 25, 2026

    Venue A Venue B
    MORNING
    16) Human - Animal Interface - Conservation challenges
    Time : 10.00 am to 11.15 am
    Chair : Dr. Pramod G Krishnan IFS,     Chief Wildlife Warden    		 MORNING
    17) Mobilizing People for Environmental Action
    Time : 10.00 am to 11.15 am
    Chair : Sri. Justin Mohan IFS,     Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests 
    Ecological imbalances and negative perceptions on wildlife - Community engagement for sustainable solutions Dr. Robin Abraham, Lead - Ecological Restoration, The Habitats Trust Youth engagement in Harithakeralam Mission Activities -Experience Sharing (Interns, Green Ambassadors, Green brigade) E.K. Somashekharan, DMC Kannur, Haritha Keralam Mission
    Climate change effects on patterns of human animal interface Dr. Rameshan. M Green Jobs for youth Sri. Tony Jose, Senior Manager, Udhyam Learning Foundation
    Advanced technologies in wildlife management with special focus on human wildlife interface management Dr. Areendran Gopala,
    Director, Indira Gandhi Conservation Monitoring Centre, WWF  India
    		 Women in environment movement - Experience sharing -Kudumbashree, Haritha Karma Sena & MGNREGS experiences Smt. Haripriya Devi- Harithakeralam Mission
    Experience sharing-Mitigating Human animal challenges Sri. Babu - Muzhakunnu GP Participatory forest management - engaging local communities  Dr.Saby Varghese, Dy. Conservator of forest (Eco development & tribal welfare)
    Response &
    Comments     		 Dr. E. Kunhikrishanan
    Rt.Prof.Kerala University    		 Community Mobilisation in Responsible Tourism Sri. Rupesh Kumar K, Chief Executive Officer, Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society 
    Dr. Jomy Augustin
    Rt.Prof. St.Thomas College, Pala            
    		YuWaah (Generation Unlimited)- active citizenship and youth-led climate action Zafrin Chowdhury,
    Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships
    UNICEF India (newdelhi@unicef.org)
    Dr. George Chandy
    Officer-in-Charge, Centre for Wildlife Studies, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences    		 Response &
    Comments     		 Arun Ramachandran, Vice president, Rang De
    MORNING
    18) Green Habitance - Possibilities and Challenges
    Time : 11.45 am to 1.00 pm
    Chair : P. B. Sajan,     Architect and Joint Director, COSTFORD    		 MORNING
    19) Air and water quality -Monitoring and Solutions
    Time : 11.45 am to 1.00 pm
    Chair: Ms. Sreekala. S,     Chairperson, KSPCB 
    Sustainability of green habitats P. B. Sajan
    Architect and Joint Director
    COSTFORD    		 Challenges and prospects of air and water quality in Kerala- Canoly Canal Kozhikode corporation Sri. A. Pradeep Kumar
    (Ex. MLA)
    Green Business Models  Sri. Varun. G - Project Director, Kerala Start up Mission Addressing Menstrual Poverty : Haritha Keralam Initiatives Dr. Athira. K,
    Young Professional, Ardram Mission
    Green habitat Marian College, Kuttikanam Challenges and prospects of air and water quality in Kerala Ms. Bincy B. S,
    Environmental Engineer, Kerala State Pollution Control Board
    Green Habitance - experience sharing Babu Parambath
    Director- Niravu
    Organic Village
    Kozhikode    		 Water testing quality Lab - Harithakeralam Initiative Smt. Greeshma Gireesh,
    Haritha Keralam Mission
    Presentation Sri. Stanley George, MD, Good Earth Retrofitting of septic tanks - Experience sharing Ponnani, (Muhammed Kunju)
    Response &
    Comments    		 Arjun Dutt, Senior Programme lead, CEEW Response &
    Comments     		 Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Member, NGT
    Dr. C.P Vinod / Anupama IAS for Malinyamuktham Navakeralam

     

    20) Concluding Session
    Time : 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
    Chair : Dr. T.N Seema
    Welcome T P Sudhakaran, Assistant Coordinator, Navakeralam Karmapadhathi
    Key Takeaway and action plan presentation Dr. Ajayakumar Varma
    Valedictory address Sri. Harikishore IAS, Joint Director, Ministry of Tourism, GoI
    Conclave Declaration Dr. T.N. Seema
    Vote of Thanks Indu S, Administrative Officer, Navakeralam Karmapadhathi
Event Location

Location & Venue

Uday Palace Convention Centre
Golf Links Rd, Kowdiar Gardens, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695003, India.

Address

Uday Palace Convention Centre,
Golf Links Rd, Kowdiar Gardens, Kowdiar,
Thiruvananthapuram.

Phone

Call: + 91 9349533504
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