Profile: Harela Society
Harela Society, formed by a group of radical and humble thinkers, believes in spreading awareness about environmental conservation amongst communities, with a focus on young people in Uttarakhand.
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Green bonus for Himalayan states?
11 Himalayan states are seeking a ‘Green Bonus’ for the role they play in strengthening our country’s climate. Report by the Hindu Business Line: Read here.
Interested in water conservation? Work in Mussoorie for 6 months.
A short-term fellowship opportunity in Mussoorie if you’re interested in water conservation, urban governance and working with the government.
Community Based Tourism in Pawalgarh: A Ray of Hope
Tourism has always been an encouraged sector, generating significant revenue, conservation of endangered species and has revived cultural heritage. It is only in the recent times that the negative effects of “overtourism” has come into play, relating to matters of too many visitors exceeding the carrying capacity of a particular …
Uttarakhand’s Story of Migration
Uttarakhand, the northern state of India carved out of Uttar Pradesh, has witnessed a massive emigration in the last few decades. Close to 950 villages have become completely depopulated with people leaving these villages in large numbers. Over 3500 villages are left with a population of less than 50! The …
Learn about Western Himalayan biodiversity in Kashmir!
ATREE and the University of Kashmir bring you a two-week Certificate Training Programme on the Interaction of Biodiversity and Climate Change in North Western India (Himalayan Region).
Profile: Avani
Avani is a non- governmental voluntary organization which follows a community based model and primarily works to bring solar energy to rural areas, produce electricity and charcoal from pine needles and produce handmade naturally dyed silk and woollen textiles. Set up in 1997 (and formally registered in 1999) as the …
Hand-Made: Workshop on sustainable building at Khirsu
Learn how to build a homestay using sustainable design elements and an understanding of local materials and traditions.
Profile: Snow Leopard Conservancy
Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust (SLC-IT) is an NGO working in the Trans-Himalayan regions of Ladakh and Spiti for the conservation of the highly endangered snow leopard.
Remote work for Hindi and English speakers
Education Department of Barefoot College is looking for a translator cum document specialist. The person must be absolutely comfortable with Hindi and English. Having proficiency in other regional languages is an added advantage. The payment shall be on monthly basis and it is a remote working opportunity with immediate joining. …