A Taste of Tradition: Reviving Local Food Knowledge
Bimla Nagesia with Rohan Mukerjee, Biodiversity conservation A two-day Traditional Food Documentation, Knowledge Sharing and Exchange Program was organized in Chiro Nawa Toli and Chirchiri Path, Orsa Pat, Mahuadanr Block, Latehar District, Jharkhand, on 28 and 29 September 2026. The program focused on documenting, displaying, and preparing a diverse range of traditional foods while creating […]
Training Programme on Invasive Alien Plant Species
Faseela V, Community Wellbeing The Nilambur North and South Forest Divisions, in collaboration with Keystone Foundation, organised a three-day training programme on invasive alien plant species in the Nilambur region on 15,16 &17 of September. The training programme was organised for field officers from the Nilambur North and South Forest Division areas, as well as […]
Research Dissemination and Kit Distribution in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Vandana Kannan, Biodiversity Conservation On account of completing two years of research on the Indian Pangolin and Grey Slender Loris in the forests of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), we presented our findings and distributed kits to frontline staff of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. From 24–28 August, we presented our detailed study to the DFOs […]
Reviving the Green Heart of Curzon 1 Valley
Robin, Biodiversity Conservation A new restoration initiative led by Keystone Foundation and its partners is bringing native forests back to 15.4 acres of Curzon 1 Valley, Kotagiri, The Nilgiris. By planting indigenous species, the project aims to restore biodiversity and improve ecosystem health. The restoration process began with a comprehensive biodiversity survey, which identified extensive […]
Participating in IWEC, Ashoka University, Haryana
Vishnu N M, Biodiversity conservation The second Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC) 2026 took place from 10–12 July 2026 at Ashoka University, Sonipat. The conference brought together over 500 researchers, conservation practitioners, students, policymakers, and wildlife enthusiasts from India and beyond. Over three days, the conference provided a vibrant platform for sharing research and exchanging […]
Beekeeping training in Musabani, Jharkhand.
Rohan Mukerjee, Biodiversity conservation On the 2nd of July 2026, two hands-on beekeeping training programs were conducted in the villages of Patkita and Gohla in Musabani Block, East Singhbhum District, Jharkhand. Through the Eastern India project, two villagers in Patkita and Gohla villages received two bee boxes each. Manoj Das, who has been supporting the […]
The Training Session to IFS Probationers at Dehradun
Shiny Mariam Rehel, Biodiversity Conservation The IFS Probationers Course 2026 at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun, included the elective course “Social-Ecological Dimensions of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). The course covered 15 lecture hours along with practical exercises and group discussions. The course focused on understanding the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of […]
Keystone Foundation at the London Climate Action Week 2026
Anita Varghese, PhD, Director – Keystone Foundation The forest fires project which is collaboration between Environmental Defense Fund and Keystone Foundation has been ongoing since August 2025. Anita Varghese represented Keystone at the London Climate Action Week as part of the EDF led panel on wildfire resilience in tropical forests. This was held on 25th of […]
World Environment Day Celebrated at TAMS Campus, Hasanur
Mahadesh, Biodiversity Conservation Hasanur, June 5, 2026 – Keystone Foundation, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, TAMS, and READ celebrated World Environment Day at TAMS Campus. The event brought together local communities, students, government officials, and civil society organizations. Together, they promoted environmental awareness and strengthened collective efforts towards nature conservation. Palani Samy from READ welcomed […]
Restoring Native Biodiversity in Bikkapathy Mund
Mounthees Kuttan, Biodiversity Conservation As part of ongoing biodiversity restoration at Bikkapathy Mund, The Nilgiris, Keystone Foundation supported a native tree planting programme. Held on Wolrd Environment Day (5th June), they planted native species at Bikkapathy Mund to restore areas cleared of secondary invasive species by the Forest Department. This programme strengthened ecosystem recovery and […]