Where Ecology meets Culture, and Sustainability shapes futures..
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संस्कृति (Culture)
Traditional Knowledge meets Ecology
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पर्यावरण (Environment)
Protecting Biodiversity, Nurturing Life
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आजीविका (Livelihood)
Sustainable Communities, Thriving Futures
We work at the intersection of Ecology and Culture, committed to protecting the incredible natural and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
OUR VISION
We envision a shared ecological future where people, industry, and forests thrive in harmony – guided by ecological knowledge, cultural understanding and scientific insight.
OUR APPROACH
We restore and protect forest ecosystems by integrating scientific research with traditional ecological and cultural knowledge, offering context-driven advisory solutions, promoting ecological literacy across communities and industries, and enabling sustainable, nature-based livelihoods.
Our activities are currently focused on the themes of Conservation, Education and Livelihood Development.
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Safeguard habitats to ensure survival of native species and cultural traditions that depend on them
Preserve and Promote traditional knowledge systems and cultural heritage linked to biodiversity
Conduct scientific research to monitor wildlife population
Implement community driven measures to protect rare, threatened and lesser known species
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Organize Citizen Science Initiatives to assess and monitor biodiversity
Immersive Learning Beyond Classrooms
Sensitize and engage with local community to preserve the local biodiversity
Promote traditional practices and indigenous wisdom intricately linked to natural ecosystems
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Provide training in skills like certified nature guides/ naturalists that can help local community become self reliant
Promote responsible tourism through community driven conservation
Develop eco-friendly products
Revive and Promote sale of forest-based products made by local community entrepreneurs
Participants to Nature Educator Fellows : Hear their experience
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Ambika Rudola, Dolphin PG Institute
“An avid nature enthusiast, I began my Bioblitz journey as a participant in Bio-Quest 2024, organized by EcoSanskriti. As a Walk Leader for CNC Dehradun 2025, I was responsible for planning the route, engaging participants, and guiding them through the basics of using the iNaturalist app to document the biodiversity of Dehradun!”
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Karthik Saginela, Doon Business School
“A student of Forestry, I started my journey with EcoSanskriti as a participant in Bio-Quest 2024 where I gained valuable knowledge on leading nature walks and science communication. The program also taught me the importance of encouraging environmental conservation among people from all walks of life. It was also here that I learnt how to use the iNaturalist app to document biodiversity, a skill that I got to use as a Walk Leader for CNC 2025.”
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Shivanshi Aggarwal, Dolphin PG Institute
“A Forestry student with a keen interest for nature and biodiversity, I began as a participant for Bio-Quest 2024. As a Walk Leader for CNC 2025, I introduced participants to the basics of using the iNaturalist app for species documentation. Besides boosting my confidence and honing my communication skills, this experience has also helped me realize my passion for macro-photography!”
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Sanjay Kirthuniya, Dolphin PG Institute
“I had previously participated in Bio-Quest 2024 organized by EcoSanskriti. As a Walk Leader in CNC 2025, I guided participants on identifying and documenting urban biodiversity using iNaturalist app. With my experience as a Walk Leader, I wish to continue making a positive impact through my work by promoting environmental conservation and scientific exploration.”
