Directorate of Environment & Climate Change

Name

Directorate of Environment & Climate Change

Legal name

Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala

Website

https://envt.kerala.gov.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Directorate of Environment & Climate Change is the Government of Kerala's nodal state department for environmental protection, climate change policy, GHG inventory, and wetland and coastal conservation, serving Kerala citizens, students in 354 Bhoomitrasena Clubs, researchers via fellowships, NGOs, and coastal communities through programs such as the Kerala GHG Portal, SAPCC 2.0, and KCICM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Environmental Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAMAD

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAMAA

Environmental Policy, Planning & Regulation

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

SECONDARYBPAGAGAF

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

Keywords

• Environmental policy
• Climate change programs
• Greenhouse gas inventory
• Wetland conservation
• Environmental awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: As a government department, the Directorate is funded through Kerala State Government budget allocations for environmental and climate change initiatives. The department implements various plan schemes funded by government outlays.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Directorate of Environment & Climate Change is the State nodal department of the Government of Kerala responsible for environmental governance, climate change policy implementation, greenhouse gas inventory preparation, and coordination of state action plans on climate change (SAPCC). It delivers regulatory services including Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) designation, wetland regulation through the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK), coastal zone management via the Kerala Centre for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (KCICM), public awareness campaigns, and fellowships for students and researchers.

Product overview

The Directorate of Environment & Climate Change operates as a government department with a portfolio of interconnected programs, publications, and digital platforms. The core offerings include the Kerala GHG Portal (a digital platform for greenhouse gas inventory and emissions tracking), policy publications including the Kerala Carbon Neutral Pathway 2050 and SAPCC 2.0, environmental awareness programs such as Paristhithikam and Bhoomitrasena Clubs (operating in 354+ educational institutions), fellowship programs (Ujjwal, Paristhithiposhini, Vidyaposhini), and recognition initiatives like Paristhithimithram Awards. The department also manages regulatory bodies including the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK) and the Kerala Centre for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (KCICM). Supporting infrastructure includes the Online Database Management System with web portal and mobile application capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bhoomitrasena Clubs: Environmental awareness clubs in educational institutions promoting responsible environmental practices among students
• Paristhithikam
• Kerala GHG Portal

Products and services

• Kerala GHG Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 354 Bhoomitrasena Clubs established across educational institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Gandhi Nagar BranchsupportingOthers · 24 December 2016Banking partner for KCICM (Kerala Centre for Integrated Coastal Management); A/c No: 11710100000432, IFSC Code: IOBA0001171. KCICM registered under Travancore-Cochin Literary Scientific & Charitable Societies Act 1955.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry that sets environmental and climate policies; the Kerala department coordinates with MoEFCC for implementation of national environmental programs and policies.
• Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState authority responsible for coastal zone management; the department coordinates on integrated coastal zone management initiatives and coastal protection activities.
• State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) KeralacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState authority for environmental impact assessments; coordinates on environmental clearance processes and environmental compliance monitoring.
• State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated authority for wetland conservation and management; operates under the directorate for wetland protection and restoration activities.
• Kerala State Biodiversity BoardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState board for biodiversity conservation; coordinates on biodiversity-related environmental initiatives and conservation programs.
• Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState council for science and technology; coordinates on environmental research, technology development, and scientific environmental assessments.
• Kerala Forest and Wildlife DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState forest department; coordinates on forest conservation, wildlife protection, and LULUCF (Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry) sector activities.
• Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState pollution control authority; coordinates on environmental pollution monitoring, control measures, and environmental compliance activities.
• Vasudha FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate change advocacy organization; partner in GHG inventory development and climate change research initiatives. The Vasudha Foundation logo appears on the Kerala GHG Portal as a collaborator.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): Research and advocacy organization focused on environment, climate, and sustainable development in India. Comparable thematically through environmental awareness, research publication, and policy advisory functions.
• WRI India: Research organization supporting sub-national climate action, GHG accounting, and sustainable cities programs in India. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem partner working with state governments on climate planning.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): India's leading climate and energy research think tank providing technical expertise on GHG inventories, climate modeling, and policy. Functions as a research and capacity-building partner ecosystem to state environment departments like this directorate.
• Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB): State regulatory authority for pollution monitoring and compliance. A close coordination partner of the directorate handling the regulatory enforcement dimension while the directorate handles broader climate and environmental policy.

Direct peers

• Karnataka Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment: Karnataka's state-level environmental administration covering climate change, forestry, and ecology — parallel mandate and structure to the Kerala directorate, including state action plan and GHG coordination responsibilities.
• Tamil Nadu Department of Environment and Climate Change: South Indian state environment administration with similar responsibilities in climate action planning, environmental clearances oversight, and state-level policy implementation. Closely comparable geographic and administrative context.
• Maharashtra State Environment Department: Another Indian state-level environment and climate change administration with parallel mandate for environmental policy, climate planning, and state-level GHG coordination. Directly comparable scope of work and governance structure.

Broad incumbents

• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): National regulatory body for pollution control and environmental quality monitoring. Overlapping mandate in environmental regulation with Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) operating as its state counterpart in the directorate's ecosystem.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC): National-level apex ministry that sets India's environmental and climate policy. Comparable in function but broader in scope, with the Kerala directorate operating as a state-level implementation arm under MoEFCC guidance.

Emerging players

• Vasudha Foundation: Climate advocacy and research organization listed as a partner on the Kerala GHG Portal, collaborating on GHG inventory development and climate research. Operates as an adjacent climate NGO in the same thematic space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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