Non Profits
Forest First has 13+ years of experience in land restoration and habitat conservation, working in alignment with UN SDG-15. FFS has been conserving degraded lands invaded by invasive species by implementing various proven scientific techniques. In the process, a diversity of over 150 native/RET tree species of Western Ghats have been conserved.
Human & Environment Alliance League (HEAL), a charitable trust founded in 2017, has a primary mission of addressing critical conservation challenges that pose a threat to the ecological well-being of eastern India.
Mhadei Research center seeks to establish the firm foundations of carrying out field projects related to conservation, biology and data collection and help maintain the stock of biological wealth. We also seek to seek to document people’s knowledge of the biodiversity, build bridges between modern day scientific techniques and traditional knowledge
Earth Focus was born out of a belief that empowering indigenous, tribal communities is key to Kanha wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation and nature-based economy. Our holistic model currently focuses on education and livelihoods built around landscape restoration in the park’s buffer zone.
Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) was established in 2005 for conserving wildlife and biodiversity based on scientific principles and scientific information. We work areas of Tiger conservation in Melghat, Study of Forest Owlet, Human elephant conflict, Conservation of private forests in Western Ghats and Conservation of corridors for large carnivores in Western Ghats.
Palluyir means ‘biodiversity’ or ‘all of life’ in Tamil. Palluyir Trust for Nature Education and Research was registered in 2021 and is based in Chennai. Our goal is to create diverse nature-education resources, curricula and interfaces; work with children and public across ages and social backgrounds.
GWT is a young, growing organisation committed to work towards nature conservation. The organisation believes in a holistic approach towards conservation and hence the conservation projects are multi-faceted and have multi-fold benefits; be it health and hygiene; or education; or livelihoods; or woman empowerment.
ZOO addresses biodiversity, ecosystem and livelihood conservation using science, education, training, outreach, contemporary conservation tools and processes with its networks based on thematic groups to tackle gaps in knowledge, research and conservation of wild fauna and flora, and issues related to climate change, human-wildlife coexistence and sustainability.
Green Hub empowers youth in conservation, climate action, and social change through visual media. It builds a digital resource bank on wildlife, environment, and indigenous knowledge while fostering sustainable livelihoods and local enterprises. Centered on conservation and community well-being, it promotes ecological sustainability and economic resilience.
The ERDS Foundation is implementing conservation through community participation as a flagship program in Western Rajasthan. Its approach is to handhold the local communities and work in a balanced fine tandem with varieties of stakeholders from advocacy to anti-poaching.
CI wants to make research work for everyone but especially for the most marginalised - humans and non-humans. The founders learnt that policies regarding nature and all the life in nature are not always based on academic research papers. They aim to place conservation research in the domain of public interest and public will.
NCF is a science-driven organisation dedicated to conserving India's wildlife and ecosystems. Working across habitats from coral reefs to the Himalaya, NCF studies diverse species and human impacts on nature. It develops locally relevant conservation solutions in partnership with communities and governments, supporting biodiversity while safeguarding livelihoods and enabling more sustainable future for people.
Sahjeevan's activities are premised on the unique ecological strengths of the terrains it works in. They believe that communities that have evolved a symbiotic relationship with their ecology are best suited to conserve and govern its biodiversity. Their journey spanning over 30 years began with Kachchh in Gujarat, spread to Saurashtra and has recently extended to the whole country.
Based in the South Indian state of Karnataka, Holématthi Nature Foundation works to conserve the wild landscapes and species of Karnataka through research, community engagement, capacity building and awareness and human-wildlife conflict-mitigation.
LWF is committed to raising awareness about India's wildlife, forests, and the challenges faced by tribal communities; supporting individuals and institutions, governmental and non-governmental, in conserving the country's natural heritage; and actively promoting sustainable development in villages and tribal settlements along forest fringes.
Reefwatch implements science-based, community-driven projects to restore damaged marine ecosystems and rehabilitates threatened marine animals. They raise awareness about ocean biodiversity and its essential services, while collaborating with government bodies and local communities to foster sustainable use and better management of shared marine resources.
SOF advance birdlife and biodiversity conservation through education, research and innovation across wetlands, forests, farmlands of the Eastern Ghats. They champion women's leadership in conservation, support rural and tribal livelihoods and collaborate with government bodies and local communities to protect wilderness habitats in Salem.
HYTICOS is a conservation organization with over two decades of experience protecting wildlife, habitats and communities across the Eastern Ghats and Deccan landscape. Through science-based research, wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration and grassroots engagement, we promote peaceful human-wildlife coexistence while advancing education, community welfare and long-term ecological integrity.
Sahyadri Sankalp Society works to protect the fragile ecosystems of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in biodiversity. Founded by ecologists and community leaders, it addresses threats like deforestation and climate change through conservation and community engagement—restoring habitats, protecting species, and promoting sustainable practices across landscapes while strengthening livelihoods.