Our Story
A collaborative effort by IISER & IIT Tirupati, along with partner organizations, to make campuses hotspots for biodiversity awareness and conservation.
A thriving Tirupati landscape where people and nature coexist in harmony, guided by awareness, respect, and collective stewardship of biodiversity.
To nurture a deep connection between people and nature through grassroots conservation, community-driven research, education, and people engagement, protecting the rich ecological heritage of Tirupati and beyond.
Our comprehensive approach combines scientific research, community engagement, and education to create lasting impact.
Using campuses as labs for ecology courses, where students collect ~12,000 observations annually.
Studying birds, marine mammals and other species to understand the impacts of urbanization.
Organizing events like bird, butterfly, and moth counts to gather large-scale public data.
Engaging citizens and training forest staff to build local capacity for conservation.
Highlights from our community-driven science and outreach efforts.
The principles that guide our conservation efforts and community engagement.
Building consciousness about environmental issues and solutions through education and outreach programs.
Honoring the intrinsic value of all life and natural systems in our conservation approach.
Taking collective responsibility for protecting and preserving our natural heritage for future generations.