Coral reefs occupy a mere 0.1% of earth’s surface but accommodate a biodiversity that is almost on par with the rainforests. Apart from the immense biodiversity, they also provide a multitude of services from coastal protection, providing habitat and food, medicinal values, […]
Read moreCorals, Starfish & Robots
“80 per cent of known species extinctions have occurred on islands and currently 45 per cent of IUCN Red List endangered species occur on islands.” – IUCN Islands are the abode of the world’s tallest sea cliffs, beautiful beaches, clear waters, most active […]
Read moreOne Earth Foundation recently organized a Field study on Sustainable Living: Traditional vs Modern Architecture. Over 30 enthusiastic IBDP (First Year) students and 4 teachers from a leading International school actively participated in this full day field module in Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu). […]
Read moreEthno-medicinal system of the Nilgiri Tribes
Students from a leading Bangalore school attended a workshop on Ethno-medicinal systems of Nilgiri Tribes organized by One Earth Foundation. The objectives were to sensitize students to tribal communities and their unique knowledge systems and to highlight the need to preserve such […]
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One man’s unrelenting struggle to convert a community that was poaching migratory birds in the hundreds of thousands to one that became conservators and protectors. A tale of extreme dedication, suffering and sacrifice. The community residing in small fishing villages on the […]
Read moreWeather Gods innocent. Apathy of civic authorities to blame for drought like conditions in Nilgiris
The anguish and suffering of the residents of Coonoor municipal area grows by the day. For over two years now, the supply of water has been erratic and much lower than the 90 Liters per person per day requirement. The past few […]
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