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 […]
Exploring Nature through Children’s Eyes in Jharkhand
Jyoti Patale, Biodiversity Conservation From 24 May to 10 June 2026, the team organized summer camps in three villages across two districts—Koynardih and Hapatbeda in Ranchi district, and Salai in West Singhbhum district.Around 70 children and 10 adults participated in the camps across the three locations. The camps were planned for children from Santhal, Bediya, […]
Little Earth Defenders – Every Life Matters: A 2-day Summer Camp
Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing Welcoming Young Earth Defenders Keystone Foundation successfully conducted its annual summer camp, “Little Earth Defenders – Every Life Matters,” at the Keystone campus, bringing together 23 enthusiastic students from diverse backgrounds for two days of immersive learning and exploration. The camp was jointly facilitated by the Biodiversity Conservation with Community Wellbeing, […]
Participation in the Third International Forum
Shiny Mariam Rehel, Biodiversity Conservation World Bee Day is celebrated annually on 20 May and was officially proclaimed by the United Nations following a proposal by Slovenia and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The date marks the birth anniversary of Anton Janša, an 18th-century Slovenian pioneer of modern beekeeping. To commemorate World Bee Day […]
Seed to Plant: Community Nursery in Begur, Wayanad
Vishnu N M, Biodiversity Conservation The nursery is the backbone of our restoration work in Wayanad. To restore the forest to its original state, we need native plants. Currently, the major challenge we face is the invasion of non-native species, mainly Senna spectabilis, followed by Lantana camara and Chromolaena odorata. To address this issue, we […]
Guardians of the Forest: Community Efforts in Preventing Wildfires in Wayanad
Saneesh PB, Community Wellbeing and Vishnu N M, Biodiversity Conservation Forest fires are a major challenge in Kerala’s forest regions during the summer season. Hot and dry weather between February and May primarily drives natural forest fires in the state. While natural causes such as lightning or friction between trees can trigger fires, such cases […]
Bee-Keeping Training in Hatnada, Seraikela-Kharsawan District, Jharkhand
Rohan Mukerjee, Biodiversity Conservation As part of Keystone Foundation’s Eastern India initiative, the team organised a hands-on practical beekeeping training in the Kolhan region. In 2025, teams comprising Keystone staff from the Nilgiris and local members and resource persons conducted exploratory visits to identify the potential for beekeeping in the Kolhan region, as well as […]