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Meenangadi Goes Green: Kerala Unveils Asia’s First Carbon-Neutral Tourism Village

Updated: July 20, 2025 17:15

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Kerala has officially introduced Meenangadi, a quiet village in Wayanad, as Asia’s first carbon-neutral tourism destination. The announcement marks a major step in sustainable travel, blending ecological restoration with community-led innovation.
 
What Makes Meenangadi Unique
 
•⁠  ⁠The village has undergone a full carbon audit, assessing emissions and sequestration potential across farming, transport, and waste systems
 
•⁠  ⁠A Tree Banking Scheme incentivizes locals to plant native trees, turning farmlands into carbon sinks while offering financial returns
 
•⁠  ⁠Organic farming, rainwater harvesting, and solar-powered public buildings are now standard practice
Tourism That Regenerates
 
•⁠  ⁠Visitors stay in homestays and eco-lodges run by local families, eat organic meals, and participate in tree planting and nature walks
 
•⁠  ⁠Plastic use is minimal, and tourists are educated on the village’s green mission through signage and guided experiences
 
•⁠  ⁠The model promotes immersive, low-impact travel that uplifts local livelihoods
 
Community at the Core
 
•⁠  ⁠Schoolchildren lead clean-up drives and eco-clubs; women’s groups produce sustainable goods like cloth bags and snacks
 
•⁠  ⁠Local governance bodies have taken ownership of the carbon-neutral roadmap, ensuring long-term commitment
 
•⁠  ⁠The initiative began in 2016 and has grown into a living example of climate-resilient rural development
 
Looking Ahead
 
•⁠  ⁠Meenangadi plans to expand renewable energy use, digitize carbon audits, and explore carbon credit markets
 
•⁠  ⁠The village is now a blueprint for other regions aiming to balance tourism with environmental stewardship
 
Sources: Live Kerala, Homegrown, The Better India, Times of India, Kerala State Biodiversity Board.

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