| Resources |
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| NGOs |
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| A directory of organisations working to
protect our natural heritage. From toxics and waste management
to alternative energy, forests and wildlife, here are individuals
and organisations looking to work with you in preserving our
biodiversity. [more] |
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| Government Departments |
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| The Ministry of Environment and Forests
is the nodal agency at the Centre for planning, coordination
and policy formulation. Check out this directory on the various
departments and agencies involved in wildlife and environment
protection. [more] |
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| Environmental Law |
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| If environmental crime only brings visions
of a shikari to mind, read on... toxic dumping, mining
in protected areas, forged and faulty EIAs... Ensure that the
Constitution is upheld and the law enforced to preserve our
natural wealth. [more] |
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| Protected Area Update |
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| PA Update is a downloadable digest of
news and information from protected areas in India and South
Asia, produced by Kalpavriksh every two months. [more] |
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| Environmental Jobs |
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| You can dedicate a career to working with
nature. Irrespective of your educational background, there is
a niche for any committed individual. Journalism, law, field
biology are all specialised fields where your concern for nature
would only be an asset. [more] |
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| Environmental Courses |
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| Looking for formal training in what is
already a passion with you? Choose subjects from environmental
science to management or even law. Besides universities, several
NGOs may also conduct short-term workshops that you can benefit
from. [more] |
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| Biogeographic Zones |
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| Ten biogeographic zones have been described
in India based on internationally recognised, large distinctive
units of ecology, biome representation, community and species.
[more] |
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| Maps |
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| An introduction to India's wildlife hotspots,
tiger threats and our biogeographic zones mapped for easy access;
also available as downloads. [more]
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| Species Checklists |
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| Millions of species around the world
may be lost even before they are discovered. India alone has
a total of 459 threatened species: 86 mammals, 70 birds, 25
reptiles, three amphibians, eight fishes, 23 invertebrates and
244 plants. [more] |
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| Quick Stats |
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| Did you know? India's national standard
for suspended particulate matter in residential areas is 2.3
times the 60 micrograms per cubic metre guideline recommended
by the World Health Organisation. Click for more environmental
facts... [more] |
