Ecological Sustainability Awareness and Promotion - ESAP
The Ecological Sustainability and Awareness Promotion (ESAP) is one of the prominent wings of the forum. The wing aims to concentrate on concerns related to environmental degradation. We all know that for the past few years the whole world is suffering a lot due to environmental issues especially due to climatic change. The main reason behind it is non-sustainable behavioural patterns adopted by humans. The forum had initiated activities for the protection and conservation of nature.
Initiatives for Global Climate Awarnes
Trivandrum - Global Climate Awarnes
RUF hosted Global Recall for Climate Action in solidarity with Greta Thunberg. The event held at Kanakakunnu saw participation of over 25 organisations and schools from across Thiruvananthapuram.
The event showcased flash mobs, a demonstration march with a cycle rally, static displays, a tree-planting drive, and thought-provoking interactive sessions from field experts.
The participating organizations expressing solidarity were namely, Fridays For Future India, Thanal Trust, Tree Walk Thiruvananthapuram, Sustera, Nallapadam, NSS Kerala, March for Science –Trivandrum,360 Degree, Coastal Student’s Cultural Forum – CSCF, Anannia – An Invitation for New Initiatives, Care Others Too CO2, Dolphins United, The Reading Room – Trivandrum.
Climate Awarness Kochi
A huge number of participants gathered at Fort Kochi beach to demonstrate climate action, RUF was able to conduct an interactive session with the enthusiasts about climate changes and their impact as frequent natural disasters.
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Climate Awarnes Calicut
RUF Joined with Fridays for Future ‘demonstrations’ forces, organising a strong crowd at Mananchira which mainly focused on creating awareness by mobilising kids.
Climate Awarnes During Pandemic
Our cyclist volunteers carried the message of the Green Cover Project in and around Trivandrum covering 57 km with a very warm welcome all the way, mid Covid-19 pandemic. Volunteers planted more than 100 tree saplings (with follow-up) by taking all the necessary precautions as directed by the healthcare authorities to safeguard from Covid-19.
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Beach Cleanups
Beach Cleaning was initiated as a part of RUF’s Global Climate Awarnes at Kochi and Calicut .
As part of our environmental sustainability efforts, volunteers undertook extensive cleanup activities along the shores, removing various waste materials that had been buried for months. The collected waste was meticulously segregated into inorganic and non-biodegradable plastic categories and subsequently sent to the Calicut Corporation for proper recycling.
Additionally, beach cleanup drives were successfully conducted in the Ernakulam and Alappuzha regions as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited. These initiatives highlight our commitment to environmental conservation and responsible waste management.
Plantation & Cleanup Drives
Wayanad
Team RUF has begun its 2-day clean-up initiative from Appapara to Thirunelli Temple
under North Wayanad Forest Division with support of Team Shikharangal and Mananthavady Janamaithri Excise Team.
Environmental Day
RUF organised state-wide plantation of seeds and saplings on World Environment Day at Thrissur, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, and Trivandrum. Hundreds of resolutions were initiated by the team members. RUF officially declared as Eco-Friendly strictly following the Green Protocol measures stipulated by Suchitwa Mission, Govt of Kerala.
Ready Set Grow
A lockdown challenge “Ready Set Grow” started as an initiative of the Southern Zonal Committee of the RUF and was later taken over by our volunteers irrespective of zones. Competitions were held for planting various species and categories of plants and people participating were appreciated for the same.
Green Cover Initiative
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Rise Up Forum launched innovative initiatives to uplift spirits and promote community engagement. The Lockdown Challenge encouraged individuals to showcase talents through contests and awards, while the Ready Set Grow (RSG) challenge inspired hundreds across Kerala to cultivate plants from nine categories, fostering a deeper connection with nature. Building on RSG’s success, RUF introduced The Green Cover Project, aiming to collectively plant 10,000 trees in public spaces, schools, and communities. Launched on Global Climate Action Day with tree-planting events, including one in Maranalloor, Trivandrum, this ongoing project encourages people to reconnect with nature and contribute to environmental conservation.
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In alignment with the national Swachhata Hi Seva movement and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), Rise Up Forum, with CSR support from Cochin Shipyard Limited, led two major coastal clean-up drives—on October 29, 2024, at Chellanam and Andhakaranazhi beaches in collaboration with MPEDA NETFISH, Jain University, and Haritha Karma Sena, and on November 30, 2024, at Puthuvype Beach with over 100 volunteers. These efforts combined waste removal with awareness activities such as plastic art installations and exhibitions, promoting marine conservation and coastal protection.
