ALOYSIAN CENTRE FOR KOLE WETLAND STUDIES AND RESEARCH (ACKWSR)

The Kole Wetland Centre is a visionary project that has the potential to make a significant contribution to the conservation of wetlands and the education of the public about the importance of these ecosystems. It has the potential to become a valuable resource for stake holders, local community and for the environment. Aloysian Kole Wetland Centre is act as a centre for conservation, education and knowledge dissemination. It is located in the Kole Wetlands of Thrissur, a Ramsar site of international importance.

Mission & Vision

The centre's mission is to promote the conservation, awareness and sustainable development of the Kole wetlands in Kerala. The Kole Wetland Centre would provide a number of benefits to the local community and to the environment. The centre would help to protect and restore the Kole Wetlands, which are an important habitat for a variety of fauna and flora. The centre would also provide educational opportunities for the public about the importance of wetlands, and would help to raise awareness of the need to protect these important ecosystems.

ACKWSR undertakes a variety of research and conservation activities, including:

• Conducting scientific research on the ecology of the Kole wetlands
• Developing and implementing conservation plans
• Raising awareness about the importance of the Kole wetlands in public
• Documentation of Kole related indigenous knowledge in Kerala esp.in Thrissur Kole lands
• Providing education and training on wetland conservation
• The centre has also worked to raise awareness about the importance of the Kole wetlands among local communities and policymakers.Educational opportunities for the public: The centre would provide educational opportunities for the public about the importance of  wetlands. The centre would do this by offering a variety of programs, including school field trips, public lectures, and workshops.
• The centre would do this by sharing information about the importance of wetlands with the public through its educational programs.