Report on the Two-Day Workshop on Archives
Aswathy GV, People and Nature Collectives I had the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop on archives held at TD University, Bengaluru, on 30–31 July 2026. The workshop focused on the fundamental concepts of archives, the significance of community archives, the preservation of Indigenous knowledge systems, intellectual property rights, metadata, and the future possibilities […]
Exploring Climate Change through Documentaries at Ranchi
Jyoti Patale, Biodiversity Conservation The first session of the monthly climate change dialogue series was conducted by Biju Toppo (Filmmaker, Akhra Ranchi) through discussions based on films. The session was held on 22nd May 2026, with 27 participants taking part. The program started with an introduction to Keystone Foundation’s work and the topic of climate […]
Celebrating Global Pollinators: A Buzz in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Vishnu N M, Justin Raj, Nithya V, Shivanna – Biodiversity Conservation, & Ayoob A – Community Wellbeing May 20 is celebrated as World Bee Day; we have celebrated this since 2018. The United Nations has established a date to commemorate the birthday of Anton Jansa (born May 20, 1734), an 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping […]
My life as a Shansi Fellow at Keystone
Amelia Bronfman, Climate Change Hi! My name is Amelia Bronfman, and I am the sixth Oberlin Shansi Fellow at Keystone! Oberlin Shansi is a program designed to strengthen understanding while building mutual respect between the United States and Asia through international exchanges. I joined Keystone as an Oberlin Shansi Fellow from September 2025 onwards. My […]
Celebrating World Health Day through Collective Learning and Action
Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing The Community Well-Being team at Keystone Foundation commemorated World Health Day on 7th April, marking the founding of the World Health Organisation in 1948, through a participatory programme that highlighted the interconnected nature of health and well-being. The event aimed to demonstrate that health is not an isolated issue. Instead, it […]
Two days’ Workshop on Protected Areas, Relocation and FRA implementation
Bhavya George, Climate Change On 12th and 13th of April 2026, Keystone Foundation’s Community Wellbeing and Climate Change programme, in collaboration with Centre for Climate Change & Sustainability Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, hosted a joint workshop at Keystone Foundation, Kotagiri. The key focus of the workshop was to understand the process of […]
Exploring Traditional Foods of the Kolhan Region in Bikrampur village
Reshma Majhi, Biodiversity Conservation On 9th April 2026, community members organized a traditional food preparation event in Bikrampur village’s Naya Tola hamlet, East Singhbhum. The Naya Tola hamlet has 21 households belonging to the Santhal community. The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation project supported the event and focuses on traditional foods in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region. Organizers aimed […]
When a Song Becomes Memory: Mini Karimam and the Living Tradition of Cholappaattu
Kavyanjali K K, People and Nature Collectives In the mist-covered hills of Thirunelli, where forests hold memories older than roads and schools, there lives a woman whose voice, indeed, carries a fading world. Mini Karimam, a 63-year-old elder from the Ravula (Adiya) Indigenous community of Wayanad, is not just a singer. She is a keeper […]
Sundarbans Beej Utsav and Organic Fair, 21st& 22nd March 2026
Rohan Mukerjee, Community Wellbeing On March 21 and 22, the 2026 Sundarbans Beej Utsav cum Organic Farming Fair took place at Jogeshgunj High School, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Paschim Sridharkati Jana Kalyan Sanghya (PSJKS), Keystone Foundation, PSKUS, and FIAM jointly organized the Sundarbans Beej Utsav, with support from Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch, BothEnds, MISEREOR, […]
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Participatory Evaluation of PNC’s Work in the NBR
Mira Kudva Driskell, People and Nature Collectives After 8 years of work through the People and Nature Collectives (PNC), we find ourselves at a crossroads. What are our current goals, and how do they differ from where we began? And, perhaps most importantly, what comes next? On February 16–17, the PNC team gathered at Quiet […]