Bannerughatta Biological Park in association with Azim Premji University and All Living Things: Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) are hosting “Jana Vana”, a 5-day festival of Forest, Wildlife and People from August 22-26, 2024. The festival will include : An exhibition on the theme of “Climate Change and Biodiversity” - On all five days, the exhibition […]
Join this walk by Korawalks to explore the wonderful delights that Lalbagh holds for all of us. Be it the amazing biodiversity of trees, plants, flowers, birds, insects, butterflies, or the interesting history behind our beloved botanical garden. REGISTER NOW
Every day we hear something unusual. A fire here, a flood there, a storm surge, a cloudburst. These events affect all of us, our well-being, our health, our family, our work. Their frequency and intensity are increasing. Fortunately, however, we no longer lack explanations for these events. We know fossil fuels and the destruction of […]
Can a lake be revived socially, ecologically, and functionally in a metropolis? Can the community be at the heart of the revival, with institutions managing the reconstruction? Can treated wastewater become a resource? In this walk around Jakkuru Lake, explore the questions, contentions, and qualms around water bodies in Bengaluru. In tracing the ecology of […]
Bengaluru's trees are a collection of both native and exotic species which lend the city its botanical diversity. The trees are part of a network of local and global transactions of human minds that work to nurture the cosmopolitan nature of this global city. These trees are part of our social, cultural, and emotional landscape. […]
There is huge diversity in frog behaviour – some bellow loudly like a cow while others whistle like birds, some are green and some turn yellow; some are silent while others foot flag. There are some that lay eggs and leave, while some spend time taking care of the eggs. Having worked in the diverse […]
A new webinar in this series from Azim Premji University on careers in climate, sustainability, and the environment, with a special focus on India’s rapidly evolving landscape. As the country continues to champion green initiatives and sustainable practices, this is the perfect time to explore the vast opportunities in these fields. Whether you're a student, […]
Enough has been written and described about Bengaluru being the city of lakes and tanks. However, many of these public spaces continue to be in disrepair despite the tremendous amount of work undertaken towards restoring lakes, highlighting the need for more sustained efforts in this direction. Numerous initiatives have focussed on protecting Bengaluru’s lakes, but […]
Rivers & People: A Disconnect in Times of Scarcity Creating a Space to Think, Ideate and Protect Rivers Bengaluru, India’s economic engine, is a water-starved city. The Cauvery river, its lifeline, is drying up and severely polluted, while the Western Ghats forests, where its waters originate, are rapidly degrading. Yet, the government continues to push for […]
The second edition of the eARTh Event will be conducted on 20 September 2024 at the Bangalore International Centre, Karnataka. The eARTh Initiative, launched by CSTEP in 2023, has played a key role in integrating art into the core of climate action. It provides a platform for scientists, artists, conservationists, and citizens to collaborate on exploring how art and […]
How can technology help us understand our cities? Can Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning help us make sense of our changing environment? Answer these questions in an interactive workshop by T V Ramachandra from the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science. Participants will use spatial analyses to understand the implications of […]
Can Bengaluru be thought of as an urban jungle? It is a city that has grown from a collection of small hamlets to a metropolis within a short time, and still continues to expand. Renee Borges will explore the natural delights of Bengaluru, while highlighting the problems that the city's biodiversity faces. Her talk will […]
The Children need Nature conference is being offered to all by Prakriya Green Wisdom School and Bhoomi College with Karma Bhoomi Trust as the organiser. About the Conference: Many thought leaders and educationists would agree that all of us, children as well as adults will benefit from connecting to Nature, living a lifestyle that values […]
We’re excited to invite you to the Urban Ecology exhibition, a collaboration with the IIHS Library and Mihir Kulkarni from the IIHS School of Environment and Sustainability. Understanding urban ecological dynamics is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate biodiversity loss and promote nature conservation within cities and for improved sustainability. However, the process of urbanisation intertwines […]
The Hackathon on Sustainability (HackOnS - 2024) is an exciting and dynamic event about sustainability. This hackathon will focus on generating innovative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture. REGISTER NOW!
Celebrate National Wildlife Week with a fun quiz on Indian wildlife. Join using the Zoom link on 4th Oct at 5 pm to answer some Qs and share some trivia about our fellow inhabitants. Don't forget you can be on the Quiz House weekly leaderboard and may win the Oct quiz by being a regular at […]
The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) and the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) are excited to invite you for a webinar: Heat in Cities: Addressing Increasing Heat-Stress in Urban India. The webinar will gather policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of heat-stress on public health and urban systems, focusing […]
Join this walk by KoraWalks to explore the wonderful delights that Koramangala holds for all of us. Let's celebrate the beauty of the natural world found on our very urban streets and learn the amazing history behind this charming neighbourhood. REGISTER NOW!