Urban Water Retreat – April 2018

Urban Water Retreat – April 2018

The objective of the retreat on “Urban Water” was to understand the broader picture of the water situation in Bengaluru in the context of its regional growth. An overview of Bengaluru’s water management with respect to its water requirements, migration and...

Gautam John

Gautam John is the Director of Strategy at Nilekani Philanthropies. Prior to this, he spent several years in the development sector and was a TED India Fellow in 2009. Before his time in the non-profit sector, he was an entrepreneur in the food industry for six years...

Mia Bowyer

Mia is dedicated her career to protecting the planet. Coming from a marketing background, she realised the importance of changing communications to change environmental problems. She has worked with global brands including Microsoft, Colgate and Ogilvy. She is now...

Shishir Rao

Shishir Rao is a research consultant with the Center for Wildlife Studies, Bengaluru and an alumnus of the WCS-India and NCBS Master’s program in wildlife biology and conservation. His research interests lie at the intersection of ecology, hydrology and...
Jakkur Lake -be a Citizen Scientist for Day

Jakkur Lake -be a Citizen Scientist for Day

Jakkur Citizen Science project wanted to engage with college students to evaluate water quality, flora and fauna around Jakkur lake and build a long-term relationship and sense of responsibility between the students and the lake, encouraging a regular engagement with...