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Environment Conservation Group
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Environment Conservation Group (ECG) is a non-governmental organisation based in Coimbatore, India. It was founded in 2009. ECG works on wildlife protection, habitat conservation, and environmental awareness.[1][2] It is headed by Mohammed Saleem. Stephen Joseph is the co-founder and vice president.[3]
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The group is involved in monitoring the wetlands of Coimbatore to prevent debris dumping and encroachments.[4][5][6][7] ECG is also involved in wildlife conservation and rescuing birds from the wildlife trade.[8][9][10][11][12][13] ECG is involved in stopping the felling of trees[14][15] and conducts awareness programs.[16][17][18][19][20]
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Outreach
ECG conducts workshops, and campaigns in schools, colleges, and communities. Their stated motive is to empower citizens to embrace sustainable lifestyles and become active stewards of the environment. They also hold discussions, training programs, and participatory initiatives.
During natural disasters, ECG has provided emergency relief, rescuing animals, and supporting affected communities.
ECG runs guided treks and nature walks that focus on local biodiversity, the value of the ecosystem, and the importance of protecting the environment.
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Click Your Pic
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ECG’s Click Your Pic is a contest focusing on the photography of nature, meant to inspire people to enjoy nature.[21]
2011
Click Your Pic 2011 is a national-level photography exhibition organised to spread awareness about the rich natural heritage of India. The event was organised jointly with Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History and the Central Academy for State Forest Service from 3 - 9 January 2011 at CASFOS campus. Some of the eminent speakers during the event were Dr. Azeez- Director of SACON, Mr. Marudachalam of Photo centre, Mr. T.N.A. Perumal, and Mr. K. Jayaram.
2012
This second annual exhibition was held on 27–30 December 2012, at Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. It has received a good response from wildlife photographers across the country.[22][23] Photography workshops were conducted by Mr. Perumal and Mr. Balan Madhavan. Mr. Bittu Sahgal was one of the chief guests. The Judge of the event was T.N.A. Perumal and Balan Madhavan. The event was sponsored by Savithri Photo House and GLO Colour Lab.
2014
Click your Pic 2014 was held at Brookefields Mall from 14–19 November 2014. The photo exhibition drew visitors from across the region. Also on display were photographs by India's eminent wildlife photographers, including TNA Perumal, Rathika Ramasamy, Kalyan Varma, Balan Madhavan and Sudhir Shivaram. The Judge of the event was Mr. T.N.A. Perumal.[24] The event was sponsored by Panasonic
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SEEK
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SEEK (Save Endangered Endemic and Key species) expeditions are meant to document endangered species, roadkills, and fragile habitats.
PATH / SEEK2016
In February 2016, a group of five wildlife conservationists from ECG, led by its president Mohammed Saleem, traveled about 20,000 kilometers across 22 states of India to study roadkill and spread awareness on the impact of roads on wildlife. The team traveled through major wildlife sanctuaries and visited institutions such as IIT Guwahati, University of Jammu, American College, Madurai and University of Calicut to spread awareness among students.[25][26][27][28] The expedition was sponsored by Hewlett Packard and Sanctuary Asia.
SEEK2017
A second international expedition named "Save Endangered, Endemic and Key Species" (SEEK) was headed by Mohammed Saleem. The team members Sisir, Srini, Abishek, and Anirudha traveled for sixty days across India and the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal to visit various wildlife sanctuaries and spread awareness.[29][30][31][32][33] The expedition was sponsored by WWF-India, Mahindra Scorpio, Wulf Pro, MapmyIndia, and CRI Pumps.
SEEK2019
The third expedition, SEEK2019, was organized to document the threatened birds of India, as well as to raise awareness about the importance of birds. The four members of the SEEK2019 team consisted of Dr. P.A. Azeez, Dr. Ravi Rishi, Mr. Makathan, and Mohammed Saleem. The team travelled across India for 79 days in search of elusive and rare birds. The team were successful in spotting the whinchat for the first time in India.[34][35] [36] During the expedition, the team visited various educational institutions and NGOs. The expedition was sponsored by Carl Zeiss, Coimbatore City Round Table 31, NM & Co., Wulf Pro, MapmyIndia, Pricol, Sulochana Mills, and Twin Birds.
Save Coimbatore Racecourse campaign
The Save Coimbatore Racecourse campaign was launched to protect the city's natural areas from unsustainable development. The movement was led by residents of the area, students, and policy makers, with ECG spearheading the movement. They were able to stop the indiscriminate cutting of trees on the Coimbatore Racecourse in the name of Smart City development[37][38][39][40][41].
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