Join us for a talk by Dr A. Giridhar Rao titled “Linguistic Violence and Biocultural Diversity: The Case for Mother-Tongue-Based Multilingual Education,” as part of our Intersectionality Talk Series. This talk will explore the often-overlooked issue of linguistic violence – its

“The tune is melodic, yet sombre, almost like a plea.” In the depths of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Whistling Thrush sings as the forest falls silent. Known as the “whistling schoolboy,” this blue-black bird emits an eerie whistle – haunting yet alluring, rising and falling

Are insect communities at a crossroads of their existence? The Frontline article explores this question in the context of steep declines in insects revealed by long-term studies. Without insects, entire food chains are at risk. Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan, Senior Fellow at ATREE

The Eighth Continent’, a comic born from the collaborative effort between ATREE and Tinkle artists and writers, features a scientist from ATREE who has explored the canopies of the Western Ghats. Canopies are unique habitats that are separate from the world below, hosting

A panel discussion titled “Guardians of Tomorrow: CSR for Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience” was held as part of the India CSR & ESG Summit in New Delhi. The discussions underscored that investing in environmental stewardship is no longer optional; it is essential.

Xylophis chenkaruppan sp. nov. is currently known only from the Vellarimala and Kurichyarmala Hills in Wayanad, Kerala, at an elevation above 1400 m asl. To access the paper ‘Hidden in the Sky Islands: A new species of Xylophis Beddome, 1878 (Serpentes: Pareidae: Xylophiinae)

Join us for a workshop on "South America in Our Bellies” as part of the ongoing exhibition 'Calorie' at the Science Gallery. R. Ganesan, Adjunct Fellow at ATREE, traces the fascinating history behind the vegetables we eat. Listen to the origin stories of some of your favourite

We are thrilled to announce that our latest web tool, LakeRevive, has won third prize in the Code for Nature Challenge 2025. We extend our sincere gratitude to The India Observatory, led by the Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), for organising this competition. The Code

Did you know green spaces in cities require constant care? Join us for an exhibition and talk with National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Sayan Hazra, as he unveils the choreography behind nature in our cities. Date: 8 October 2025 Venue: ATREE Auditorium Exhibition :

As we conclude this Wildlife Week, we saw how certain animals have no redemption from villainhood, not because of what they are but because of our phobic emotions – fear, repulsion and loathing – rooted in stories we have ingested and inherited. And they continue to shape how we

ATREE has been continuing its work on enabling local communities in Bastar to manage their forests for livelihood enhancement and forest conservation with DCB Bank’s support. The villages have formed Community Forest Resource (CFR) Management Committees and prepared CFR

Fear almost always overtakes fascination when it comes to snakes. The slightest rustle in the grass is enough to trigger the fear of a lurking snake. Very often, this fear has repercussions for other biodiversity too, starting from the grasses and bushes that are never allowed to

A study in the Western Ghats, of which ATREE was a part, showed people actively track bat-dispersed seeds because of their high economic value. Bats, by dispersing seeds in clumps, helped aggregate valuable cash crops like cashew and areca, reducing labour costs for farmers. And

Vultures in most animation films, like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or the very popular Ice Age series, spell doom. They hover around ominously, waiting for someone to die. Negative portrayal of certain animals in films or other media need not always lead to biophobia, a

ATREE is hiring a Research Associate for Rurbanity project within the Water and Society programme, to explore how urban-rural transitions impact environmental health, with a focus on pollutants like antimicrobial resistance and microplastics in Bengaluru and Accra. The selected

This Wildlife Week, we turn to two concepts – biophilia, a love and fascination for everything alive, and biophobia, a deeply entrenched fear and repulsion – to look at how certain animals continue to face unfair persecution. Research shows the prevalence of biophobia is

What explains our biophobia – a deep-rooted fear and aversion – to certain animals? Unlike butterflies or most birds, which inspire feelings of biophilia – a sense of fascination and connection – the mere mention of ‘lizard’ or ‘hyena’ often triggers unease. From myths to pop

A consultation workshop in Sikkim, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry (Sikkim), ATREE and ICIMOD, brought together yak herders, researchers, government officials and civil society representatives from Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. The workshop led to the

We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for MSc dissertation fellowships has been extended to 10 Oct 2025. ATREE is offering these fellowships through its Action for Mountains and Peoples (AMP) programme in the Himalaya. The fellowship covers the landscapes of

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