Conducted a research study for Vikas Adhyayan Kendra (VAK), Bombay, on the impact of climate change on livelihood opportunities of fishing communities.

SDG 13 - Program 02

Climate Change, Environmental Concerns, and Domestic Waste Management

Carried out a series of activities to highlight the issues related to climate change, environmental concerns, and the problem of domestic waste management in Vizhinjam.

SDG 13 - Program 03

Seminar on Coastal Environment Protection

Organized a seminar focusing on coastal environment protection and observed coastal land changes in Trivandrum, India.

SDG 13 - Program 04

Consortium for Coastal Environment (CCE)

Formed a consortium of NGOs to address coastal environment issues through collective action.

SDG 13 - Program 05

Interfacing between Civil Society Organizations and Environmental Experts on Biodiversity

Planned collective actions for biodiversity conservation through planning workshops and the distribution of ICE materials in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).

SDG 13 - Program 06

Poomaram Environment Program

Initiated a tree plantation project to promote environmental conservation.

SDG 13 - Program 07

National Environment Awareness Campaign

Organized a seminar on organic homestead farming and set up a vegetable garden in one of the selected households in the project location.

Promote medicinal plants and biodiversity conservation.

Seminar on coastal environment protection, Observation of coastal land changes.

SDG 13 - Program 08

Solar Energy Promotion Program

Promoted non-conventional and renewable energy conservation through various initiatives.

SDG 13 - Program 09

Fostering Scientific Temper

Organized a seminar and demonstration on energy conservation, with a special focus on solar energy in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).

SDG 13 - Program 10

Empowerment and Community Actions from eco-feminism for gender equity in the community of Valiyathura

Adhwana implemented a women empowerment project from January 2003 to June 2024 in seven coastal areas of Trivandrum, benefiting housewives, fish vending women, adolescents, and fishermen in partnership with Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS), Calcatta Ondoan, Spain and local bodies in Trivandrum Municipal Corporation. The project formed Self-Help Groups (SHGs), forums, and federated higher groups, working with local bodies on activities such as skill development, livelihood promotion, awareness sessions, and environmental conservation. Key outcomes included enhanced knowledge of social issues, livelihood support, organic gardening, anti-violence sensitization, and environmental responsibility. Additionally, many women received training in employment and self-employment trades.

SDG 13 - Program 11

Support for Reconstructions and development of victims of Ockhi cyclone in Trivandrum, India

Adhwana, in collaboration with the Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS) and the Italian Bishops Conference, supported the reconstruction and development efforts for victims of the Ockhi cyclone in Trivandrum, India. The initiative focused on providing relief, rebuilding livelihoods, and addressing the long-term needs of affected communities through various support programs aimed at enhancing resilience and sustainable development.

- Educational Support
- Entrepreneurship Development Programs
- Skill Development Training (SDT)
- Construction of Sanitary Latrines
- Machines, Equipments and Tools for Fishing
- Fish Vending Outlets
- Dry fish making and sales unit
- Auto taxi
- DTP and Photostat centre
- Family Adoption Support

SDG 13 - Program 12

Discourse and Dialogue on Marine Resource Diversity

Organised a discourse and dialogue on Marine Resource Diversity in association with several South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS), Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS), CSOs, Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Kerala University, India.

SDG 13 - Program 13

Interface on Life Below Water

Organize and Interface between a trained and certified scuba diver and Vidyadarshan students in Kovalam, Trivandrum to learn about life below water

SDG 13 - Program 14

Constantly interacting and cooperating with Friends of Marine Life which organizes underwater studies and conservation projects.

SDG 13 - Program 15

Exposure Visit to traditional fishermen community initiative for solid waste management

Interacted with women participants of a waste management project in association with Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML and Friends of marine Life (FML).