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Conservation Through Collaboration: Building a Collective Future for Snake Conservation
At the World Congress on Snakes 2026 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, members of the Snake Conservation Coalition – Western Ghats explored what it takes to turn collaboration into meaningful conservation action. Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in India. Despite their ecological importance, fear, misinformation and conflict continue to shape how people interact with them. Meanwhile, those working to protect snakes face their own challenges: gaps in scientific data, inconsi
Ambika Chandra
5 days ago4 min read
A Walk through the Wild
The Mhadei region, part of the Western Ghats, is home to an extraordinary diversity of life. On 3rd and 4th September 2026, Brinda Upadhyaya and the Upadhyaya Foundation team, along with Mitesh and Dipal Damania from Nature Future, joined Nirmal Kulkarni, Director of the Mhadei Research Centre, for a nature walk through the region. We discovered a world of fascinating creatures, many hiding in plain sight. The biggest lesson for us was that coexistence begins with learning to
Preetham Bharadwaj
Oct 223 min read
Whose City Is It Anyway?
Reflecting on the blog by Diya Shelke, Educator at Local Gyan | By Pushnami Kasture When we dedicated The Commons at the Upadhyaya Foundation, our intention was simple: give back to the social sector by providing a physical sanctuary where meaningful ideas could take root. So, when LocalGyan approached us looking for a venue, we didn't just want to hand over a key—we wanted to co-create. Knowing Local Gyan’s deep expertise in place-based learning and their unique ability to
Pushnami Kasture
Sep 304 min read
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